{"id":3277,"date":"2026-04-29T09:47:44","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T13:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/enmodeado.ca\/?post_type=boite-a-outils&p=3277"},"modified":"2026-09-02T09:15:23","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T13:15:23","slug":"social-relationships-among-preteens","status":"publish","type":"boite-a-outils","link":"https:\/\/enmodeado.ca\/en\/boite-a-outils\/social-relationships-among-preteens\/","title":{"rendered":"Social relationships among preteens"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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Friendships are very important for the preteens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through interactions with their friends, they learn to listen to and respect others. They also learn to express their opinions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Friendships can make them very happy but also create challenges, such as conflicts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out how to guide your preteen in their relationships with others.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n

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The importance of friends<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preteens often want to spend time with people who are like them and who like the same things. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They go through major milestones, including puberty and the transition from elementary to high school. Friends <\/strong>can be an important source of support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With their friends, <\/strong>preteens practise listening to and considering others. They also learn to express their opinions respectfully. But, they may experience conflicts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is normal and even useful! These situations are opportunities for your child to learn how to handle disagreements appropriately.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Self-discovery<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preeens also want to be more independent. They are trying to get to know themselves better and show who they are. To do this, they may look to people around them for inspiration, such as an older sibling, or public figures, such as celebrities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preteens are also sensitive to what other people think and say. They sometimes make choices to follow a trend or to please others. Their choices may also be motivated by a fear of rejection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Be there for your preteen<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\r\n
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\r\n \r\n <\/i>Support your preteen in discovering and asserting themselves <\/a>\r\n <\/h3>\r\n
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