Younger children (age 7 to 9) tend to think a friend is someone who is available and fun, whereas older children (age 10 to 11) increasingly focus on __________.

A. the ability of the friend to help them form romantic relationships
B. finding a friend who can share their values, be loyal, and stick up for them
C. finding someone they can look up to
D. finding someone who will do go along with what the child wants to do


Answer: B

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