Question

why can friends offer a different perspective than family? they dont have as much of an emotional stake in the student as their family does. theyve known the student longer. they have more experience than their family does.

Explanation:

Friends often have less - emotional attachment compared to family. Family's strong emotional investment can color their perspective, while friends may be more objective due to a lower emotional stake.

Answer:

They don't have as much of an emotional stake in the student as their family does.