Child Psychiatry Specialist Dr. Zeynep Gülçin Yıldırım said that parents should play an active role in choosing their children's friends. Zeynep Gülçin Yıldırım from the Child Psychiatry Clinic, who gave information about the duties of parents in establishing good friend relationships with their children, said, "After they start school, children's friends are a big part of their day. It passes with . For this reason, the satisfaction they get from their friendships is one of the determining factors in terms of the level of enjoyment they get from life. Talk to your child about how friends should behave with each other. Explain that good friends respect others, follow the rules, and help those in need. As you work to teach your child about healthy friendships, remember to model your advice in your own life. Establishing good relationships with your spouse and friends is at least as important as talking about these skills. Children learn how to relate to people outside the family through their relationships with their families. "In this respect, the type of relationship you establish with your children is very important and decisive," he said.
"Plan playtimes at home"
Dr. Zeynep Gülçin Yıldırım continued:&
“You should also talk to your children about what behaviors will not be welcomed. Explain to your child the values you live at home, such as positive language, respect for others, sharing and fair play, and the importance of these values. To encourage healthy relationships, create opportunities for your child to play with children who you feel have a positive influence on them. Plan playtimes at home, encourage repeat playtimes with children who you think are good role models for your child from your observations.”
“You should play an active role in your children's choice of friends.”
About “Making friends in children” Giving advice to parents, Dr. Yıldırım said, "You should play an active role in choosing your children's friends. Who can do this better than parents? Get to know your children's friends, observe what is happening and see if they show the values you want." product. It is known that there is a direct relationship between school quality and the characteristics of the children that adolescents choose as friends. Children in better schools tend to choose friends with more positive characteristics. Finally, focus on your relationship with your child. "It should not be forgotten that young people are more likely to form positive friendships when they have good relationships with their parents, where they participate in activities together, talk frequently, and express love for each other," he concluded his statement.
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