AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Preschoolers are starting to make friends, but might still need help to develop friendship skills. Friendship skills for preschoolers include sharing, taking turns, cooperating, listening and sorting out disagreements. Your child can practise friendship skills by playing with you and also with other children.

Detailed explanation-2: -First friendships are created when a child is about age 3, although preschoolers may play together before that age. Much like adults, preschoolers tend to develop friendships with children who share common interests, are likable, offer support, and are similar in sizes and looks.

Detailed explanation-3: -In early childhood, the key ingredients for forming friendships are opportunity and similarity. Like adults, children are drawn to those who share the same interests and they need constant opportunities to spend time together, play and interact together.

Detailed explanation-4: -Friendships benefit children by creating a sense of belonging and security and reducing stress. Child psychologists find early childhood friendships contribute to children’s quality of life and ability to adjust to changes within their environments as well.