STUDY: 1 In 5 Parents Say Their Children Have No Friends…

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In the bustling playground of childhood, friendships are often taken for granted — with kids easily bonding while sharing a swing or trading snacks at lunchtime. For many kids, however, the art of making friends isn’t as simple as it seems.

A recent study from the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital has uncovered an often-overlooked aspect of childhood development, finding a surprising number of children struggle to make friends. In fact, the poll finds one in five parents fear their children currently have no friends at all.

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Imagine being a kid without a buddy to share your favorite video game with or someone to sit next to on the school bus. It’s a reality for more children than we might think. The poll of 1,031 parents with kids between six and 12 years-old reveals that 20% of kids potentially feel lonely or isolated during crucial years of social development.

“Friendships can play a significant role in children’s overall health and development, emotional well-being, self-esteem and social skills,” says Sarah Clark, M.P.H., co-director of the Mott Poll, in a media release.

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