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 child's 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.

Answer 1

B.

Friends are important for learning social skills with peers, but they are not a child's first chance to learn how to be social with siblings — sibling and family interactions typically come earlier. The other options are valid reasons friendships support development.