Making friendships and negotiating social relationships in childhood and throughout the school years is one of the most significant aspects of a growing child's life. Negotiating various roles and needs of others, can
be very easy for some and extremely difficult for others. After reading chapter 9 of “Mind at a time” what new insights do
you have? Why is it important for the teacher to be a careful observer of the diversity in children's social
skills? What are your thoughts?