Question

which of the following is not a reason childhood friendships are important to development?
a positive relationships provide positive psychological support
b friends are a childs first chance in learning how to be social with siblings
c adolescents can use friendships as a way to work out personal problems
d children can learn what it means to be loyal through their friendships
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Childhood friendships are about peers, not siblings. Siblings are family, not friends in the context of childhood friendship development. Positive psychological support (A), using friendships to work out problems (C), and learning loyalty (D) are valid aspects of childhood friendship importance.

Answer:

B. Friends are a child's first chance in learning to be social with siblings