Childhood not only requires the company of parents, but also needs the company of playmates. Many parents have discovered that their children have more fun and have more fun when they play together. Some children have difficulty making friends. As long as they are given appropriate guidance and help, the situation will change. While parents can't control all of their children's social activities, the following methods can encourage and help children make friends.

1. Have more contact with partners

A child can enhance friendship only by being with friends frequently. Therefore, parents can create time and opportunities for their children to play together with their playmates. Invite your child's playmates and their parents to go on outings or visit your home. Children of this age often ignore each other when they first play together, but as time goes by and they become familiar with each other, they know how to play. Play also takes time to learn, which is also the biggest obstacle faced by only children. Parents should let their children attend more summer or winter camps, encourage their children, and help them find playmates among classmates, relatives, friends, and neighbors.

2. Give children enough room for choice

Children need the guidance of adults, and they also need to make decisions on their own. Although parents want their children to make friends, they never want them to make the wrong friends. Unless the child is in danger, it is best to let the child distinguish for himself which friendship is worthwhile and which friendship is not worth it. Parents are the people who have the most contact with their children. If they find that their children have made bad friends, they should express their opinions, but they should never force their children to stop interacting with this friend. Instead, they should let their children experience their own interactions with their friends. , make your own decision.

3. Respect the differences among children

Children’s social needs are different, and it is important to understand this. For example, not every child needs many friends. Quantity does not equal quality. For some children, who have a quiet personality and like to think and daydream, one or two friends are enough. For some children, they like to participate in various social activities and spend time with more friends. Therefore, as parents, you need to understand your children's personalities and don't look at your children's needs for friends from an adult's perspective.

4. Cultivate a wide range of interests and enhance self-confidence

Friendship is based on common interests. If you can't swim, you won't be invited to swim; if you can't dance, you won't be invited to the dance. Children who are talented in certain areas gain self-confidence and provide opportunities for them to make new friends. If your child doesn't have many friends, develop a wide range of interests. In this way, friendships between friends can be established while participating in similar activities. Parents should help their children discover their interests in the various activities they participate in.

5. Set an example for your children

Parents who remember other people’s birthdays and arrange gatherings with friends use their words and deeds to tell their children how to listen to others’ opinions, care about others and be friends with others. Build friendships so your children will learn a lot from their interactions with their parents and friends.