Ep. 47 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Friends matter. Here's why.
We all know friends are important, but Brayden wants to know why. In this week’s episode, I spell out some research findings about the importance of friends and also some ideas about how to be a good friend.
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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
- Why do you think having good friends makes it easier for kids to cope with stress? How has a friend been kind or helpful to you when you’ve had to deal with difficult situations?
- How can too much conflict hurt a friendship?
- Why do you think kids sometimes stick with a low-quality friendship (where there’s a lot of conflict and not much fun or closeness)?
- What are some examples of things you’ve done to support or care for a friend?
- Think of a time you had a friendship rough spot. How did you handle it?
- Dr. Friendtastic says that learning to be a good friend “is a step toward peace and justice in the world.” Do you agree? Why or why not?
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