Friendship
Friendship
Friendship is a special connection between people . It's more than just knowing
someone, like a classmate or coworker . Friends like to spend time together and help
each other out .
Sometimes, we talk about friends and family as different things . We also separate
friends from romantic partners . But sometimes, the lines can be blurry . When
someone wants to be more than friends, it can lead to the "friend zone" .
Friendship is something that people study . Experts in communication, psychology, and
other fields have theories about how friendships work .
When kids are little, they think of friends as people they play with . They like doing
things together and being close to each other . Sharing is a big part of being friends
when you're young . As kids get older, they start to understand their friends' feelings .
Making friends early in life can help kids get along with others later on .
But friendships can change over time . A recent survey showed that many Americans
have fewer close friends than they used to . They also talk to their friends less often
and don't rely on them as much for support .
The COVID-19 pandemic might be one reason for this . But there are other things that
could be playing a role . People are getting married later and moving around more .
Parents are also spending more time with their kids, which can take away from
friendships . Work can also get in the way, with people working longer hours and
traveling more . Interestingly, many people now make friends at work .
Even though some friendships fade, there's still good news . Many people made new
friends during the pandemic . Some friendships are based on activities or situations .
And most people still have a best friend . A new movie called "Friendship" is about how
a man tries really hard to become friends with his neighbor . It shows how wanting a
friend can sometimes go too far .
Multiple Choice Questions
Question #1 Question #2 Question #3
What do little kids think is What is one thing that What is the movie
important in a friendship? might make it harder for 'Friendship' about?
adults to keep up with
friendships?
A. Sharing and playing A. Adults don't like having A. A man who travels the
together. friends. world to make friends.
B. Understanding each B. Adults spend too much B. A man who tries too hard
other's feelings. time watching movies. to become friends with his
neighbor.
C. Helping each other with C. Adults are getting
homework. married later and moving C. A group of kids who start
more. a secret club.
D. Keeping secrets from
everyone else. D. Adults prefer to play D. A family that moves to a
video games alone. new town and makes new
friends.
Short Answer Questions
Question What is friendship, according to the text?
#1
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Question What is the 'friend zone'?
#2
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Question What do experts in fields like communication and psychology do
regarding friendship?
#3
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Open Ended Questions
Question Think about your own friendships. How have they changed over time?
Can you relate to the idea that friendships can fade or evolve?
#1
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The text mentions that making friends early in life can help kids get
Question along with others later on. How have your childhood friendships
#2 influenced the way you make friends now?
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The article discusses how things like work, family, and moving can
Question affect friendships. How do you balance your friendships with other parts
#3 of your life, like school, family, and hobbies?
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This Diffit resource was created by Paula Veiras
