About 75% of parents have taken steps to help their kids find friends.
The findings from the University of Michigan shows parents are helping their kids make friends by setting up play dates, enrolling them in after-school activities, and giving their kids advice on how to make friends. But CS Mott Pole co-director Dr. Sarah Clark warns to not be overbearing.
“The biggest thing for parents to remember is they can facilitate their kid being a good friend, but they can’t do it for them, and sometimes parents want to help so bad that they get too involved and they are directing traffic with their kid and the friends,” Clark said.
Clark says to create opportunities for your kids to be around other kids and know the best atmosphere opportunities for your kids to be around other kids and know the best atmosphere for them to be comfortable.
