Friendship

For children, making friends with other children and their teachers are a vital part of growing up and an essential part of their social and emotional development. Attributes such as self-esteem and self-confidence have all been found to be positively correlated to having friends. Studies have found that friendships enable children to learn more about themselves and develop their own identity. And, as children mature, friends are able to help reduce stress and navigate challenging developmental experiences, especially during teenage years.