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Friendship · Five Quick Questions

Friendship: The Practice Version

Taking turns, finding a place, and learning what friendship takes.

Two children want the same shovel. They have each prepared an excellent legal argument.

Try five quick true-or-false questions—with a little humor and no timer. Check your answers to discover the ideas behind them.

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1 A pause before rescue

When children disagree safely, allowing a little time to work things out may support emerging social skills.

2 The shovel summit

When two children want the same shovel, an adult must declare a winner before either child can learn anything from the disagreement.

3 Instant best friends

A successful playdate means children will share easily and agree throughout the visit.

4 Same-age rule

Children can learn friendship skills only by playing with peers who are exactly their own age.

5 The second invitation

Talking together after a tricky playdate can help a child reflect on what felt enjoyable or difficult.

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