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

Explanation:

• Option A: Positive friendships do offer psychological support, which is a valid reason for their importance.
• Option B: Siblings are usually the first social interaction for a child, not friends. So this is not a valid reason.
• Option C: Adolescents using friendships to work out personal problems is a valid aspect of friendship's importance.
• Option D: Learning loyalty through friendships is a valid developmental outcome.

Answer:

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