Friendship

Friendship

What friendship means to children and how parents can help

Children broaden their horizons in friendships with others. When they play with their peers, they learn how to be considerate of others and to set boundaries and guidelines for friendship. Every friendship is unique; some children even have invisible friends. In the world of a child’s imagination and play, friendship means something different than it does to an adult.

• How friends can boost childhood development
• Plenty of tips and advice for parents and educators

Nora Imlau establishes the enormous potential in childhood friendships and shows which values and rituals play a role in these relationships. She demonstrates how friends can influence our personalities and provides tips and advice for parents about how to help their children build friendships. How can one help isolated children build friendships? How can one help a child who is shy? How can one help a child who is having difficulty socially, or is experiencing personal loss?

Target group:
Parents, educators, and all those involved with children