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Social comparison

The act of measuring yourself against others, such as who gets praised, invited, or chosen first.

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Jealousy between friends and how children can manage it

Jealousy between friends and how children can manage it

Why jealousy shows up between friends Jealousy is a normal emotion in childhood. In friendships, it often appears when a child believes that attention, closeness, or belonging is being taken away. The feeling can be triggered by a friend spending time with someone new, choosing another playmate, or sharing something private with another child. From […]