Which of the following is not a reason childhood friendships are important to development?

Childhood friendships can offer psychological support, help adolescents work through personal problems, and teach loyalty. But friends are not a child’s first chance to learn social skills with siblings; children may interact with siblings before forming friendships. Therefore, “Friends are a child's first chance in learning how to be social with siblings” is not a reason friendships are important.

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