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Friendship is an important part of your child\u2019s healthy development.\u00a0 Companionship<\/a> helps children mature emotionally and morally and also teaches them social skills such as communication, problem solving and cooperation. \u00a0It is important to make sure that your child develops good friendships early on. \u00a0It\u2019s easiest to help them make the best choices when they are young. Here are a few ways you can help your child form positive bonds that will last a lifetime.<\/p>\n

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  1. Have your children invite friends to play<\/a> at your house. This gives you a chance to see how they play together and how they interact with other members of your family. Become acquainted with their parents, this will help you understand their family situation. Help your child to understand what your values are and to recognize the same values in friends that they make.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Teach your kids values<\/a> that are important to you and make sure they understand that it applies to friends too. My daughter once came to me because a friend wanted her to lie to me about going to the mall. She told me what she really wanted to do, and what her friend thought she should say. After her friend went home that day, we talked about what makes a good friend. She decided that she didn\u2019t want a friend that was going to try to get her to lie.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. Realize that all children are different<\/a>. You might have a child that has fifteen friends and makes new friends easily. Your other child might only have one or two friends, but has a closer friendship with them. Recognize what works for each child and help them develop the relationships that fits with their own personality.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Helping your child understand how to be a good friend will help them recognize qualities of good friends. It is much easier to influence your children while they are young. Take advantage of these opportunities while you can.<\/p>\n

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