Peer Friendship and the Establishment of Children's Behavior in Family Life
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Peer friendships have a significant influence in shaping children's behavior, both in the social and family life. Adolescence is when children begin to develop more intense social relationships with peers, which often influence the values and norms they bring into family life. Peers can be a source of both positive and negative influence, depending on the type of social group a child joins. Healthy and supportive associations can reinforce positive behaviors and family values, while negative influences from peers can cause conflict within the family, especially when the child adopts behaviors that go against household rules. This study aims to understand how much peer friendship plays a role in shaping children's behaviors that are brought into the family and how these social interactions affect the relationship dynamics between children and parents. The results show that interactions with peers greatly influence the way children behave and respond to the norms that exist in the family, thus requiring parental supervision and involvement in managing children's social relationships. Positive peer influence can strengthen family values, while negative influence can create tension in the family. Fostering good communication and understanding children's social dynamics, parents can help children manage their relationships and maintain harmony in the family.
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