2. Building Friendships
As children go through their late childhood, the time
they spend in peer interaction increases.
There are 5 types of Peer Status
Popular - frequently nominated as the bestfriend and
one who is rarely disliked by peers
Average - receives an average number of positive and
negative nominations from peers
Neglected - very seldom nominated as bestfriend but
is not really disliked
Rejected - infrequently nominated as a bestfriend but
one who is also disliked by peers
Controversial - frequently nominated as a best friend
but at the same time is disliked by peers
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
3. They listen carefully
and keep open
communication.
Popular children find very positive
and have the following skills
02
They act naturally.
01
They give out
reinforcement.
03
4. Popular children find very positive
and have the following skills
05
They show
enthusiasm and
concern for others.
04
They are happy and
are in control of their
negative emotions.
5. Groups/Peers develop negative feelings
toward rejected children
They participate less in
the classroom
They are more often
reported as being
lonely.
Aggresive (particulary
boys)
They have negative
attiitudes on school
tardiness and attendance.
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2
1
4
7. Family
If families are seen as a primary support
system, failures and setbacks become
temporary and surmountable.
Family support is crucial at this stage
which characterized by success and
failure.
A high-quality adult relationship,
specifically, family relationship enables
them to go through this stage of
development.
