one of the most important functions of a childs peer group is

a. serving as a replacement for the parents.
b.providing opprtunities for competition.
c. fostering love and understanding.
d. teaching about the world outside the family.

9 answers

What do YOU think?

If you want to work in a child care facility, you must try to figure out these answers yourself.
i don't really understand this
What don't you understand?
the question
i think is a
iam not sure
It is not a.

What is a peer group?

Why is it important?
The question is asking why is it important for children to have friends. Is it important they have a group of friends so those friends can:

--replace parents?
--provide opportunities for competition?
--foster love and understanding?
--teaching about the world outside the family?

Really, I see 2 perfectly acceptable answers.
is a social group consisting of people who are equal in such respects as age, education or social class
Your definition of a peer group is correct. A child's peer group is the other children in the day care.

Which do you think is the best answer?