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friendship loss

The emotional hurt and adjustment a child may feel when a friendship ends.

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Losing friends and coping kids

Losing friends and coping kids

Why friendship loss can hurt so much Children are not overreacting when a friendship ends badly. In peer relationships in child development, friendships are central practice for cooperation, identity, and emotional safety. A breakup can therefore feel like rejection of the self, not just the loss of a playmate or lunch partner. Children also have […]