The Value of Friendship

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Any parent who has watched two toddlers tussle over a toy may be skeptical about a child's ability to negotiate, compromise, and take turns. But it's important to remember that friendship is made up of a series of skills that develop at different times. While your baby may not be ready to be best pals with the kid next door, he will be aware of other babies from an early age. According to some expert, while early friendships don't have all the components of later friendships, emotional support, shared confidences, and mutual esteem - they're important to kid's development. The skills development in these early relationship will help your child form deeper friendships in adulthood. First friendships give children the opportunity to experience: =An equal relationship =Tolerance =Patience =Empathy =Social skills