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How friendships are formed.

By janbaldwin
  • 5 years to 6 Years.

    5 years to 6 Years.

    Can play cooperatively, prefers to play with friends.
    Can demonstrate jealousy.
    Comprehend there own feelings.
    Comprehend their own actions.
    Demonstrate empathy.
  • 18 months to 2 years

    18 months to 2 years

    Development and socialisation in children from 18 months to 2 years.
    The children begin to reach out to other children.
    Learn to socialise with others with practice.
    May be shy with adults; possibly intimidated by unfamiliar people.
  • 24 months to 36 Months

    24 months to 36 Months

    Will learn to understand love and trust.
    Able to show affection, but unable to empathise and comprehend other peoples feelings.
    May have one or two special friends.
    Language development; this is essential part of communication and socialisation.
  • 7 Years to 8 Years.

    7 Years to 8 Years.

    May show a competitive spirit.
    Makes friends with girls and boys.
    Develops a sense of humour.
    Understands fantasy / reality.
    Enjoys pretend play.
  • 9 Years to 12 Years

    9 Years to 12 Years

    Friends are very important; can be good/bad influences.
    Spends less time with family, may dislike being around parents (a form of embarrassment).
    May loose some self-esteem or self-confidence.
  • 36 Months to 5 Years

    36 Months to 5 Years

    Can play cooperatively, prefers to play with friends.
    Demonstrates some jealously.
    Comprehend their own feelings.
    Understand their own actions.
    Demonstrates empathy.