Helping Your Child Learn Responsible Behavior - continued

Will You Be My Friend

Our children need to learn to choose their friends wisely.

What to do

1. Talk to your child about what is important in a friend. In addition to bring fun, what other qualities are important? What about honesty, dependability, a real interest in your child's welfare?
2. Talk to your child about the type of friends to avoid. Ask if your child can remember a friend who couldn't be counted on.

Our children should learn that it is important to choose friends and companions who care about others and act responsibly.