In today s sophisticated work place, few high school graduates have necessary skills. Only children are not worse off than children with siblings. Education in coping and parenting skills can help. In preschool - based on common interests and getting along well. As older, loyalty, trust, and intimacy are important.
Friends are usually similar in age, race, and attitudes.
Children with friends are more skilled socially and better adjusted. Groups Older kids and adolescents form cliques. Cliques have varied status. Most have a hierarchy. Peer pressure Popularity and Rejection Popular kids are socially skilled.