Why are "best friend" relationships important in middle childhood?

A. They provide a model for relationships with authority figures. 
B. They protect children from the peer group.
C. They rarely break up and often last a lifetime.
D. They provide a context for working on relationships in which both members have equal power, status, andaccess to resources.


Answer: D

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