Teen friendships often change. This change is a normal part of growing up. It helps a young person understand themselves better.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
Teen friendships often change.
This change is a normal part of growing up. It helps a young person understand themselves better.
Teen friendships are not always permanent. They help a young person learn about themselves. Friendships can change as a young person grows. This change is a natural part of development. It is not a sign of failure when a friendship ends or changes.
A student has a close friend in middle school. As the student enters high school, their interests change. The student finds new friends who share these new interests. The old friendship becomes less close. This is a normal 'drift and shift' in teenage friendships.
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Teen friendships often change. This change is a normal part of growing up. It helps a young person understand themselves better.