Parents are encouraging their kids to have good friends and maintain healthy relationships with others.
You may disagree, but I think there are very few “good friends” out there.
In grade school there are basically four groups of people: the ones that your kids don’t want to be friends with, the ones your kids don’t know, the ones that are merely acquaintances, and the ones that are considered “good friends.”
Good friends are rare – your kids will tell you that. What isn’t rare is the bad friend. Bad friends could include anyone in the first three groups, so it’s extra crucial for you to start noticing if your kids have made bad friends.
From Dr. Michele Borba are some signs that may allude to your kids’ choosing bad friends…
- Secretiveness
- School problems
- Changes in appearance
- Changes in activities
- Changes in character
- Untrustworthiness
- Decline in reputation
- Tense family relations
- Violence
Although these signs could be a result of pretty much anything, here is when your parental instinct comes into play. If you question your kids’ change in behaviors, start by asking them a few questions to see if they’ve had a change in friends.
It’s not about dictating who your kids can and can’t be friends with. Rather, it’s about keeping your kids safe and encouraging them to make smart decisions about their social lives.
Did any of your kids have “bad” friends? How did you come to that conclusion?
Bad Friends, Going Inside BBPS To The Social Scene [Examiner]
