RIDDLE:
What is sought by all
Acquired by some
Elusive to many?
The quest for lasting friendship
RIDDLE:
What is the main key to lasting friendship?
Trust
In order to satisfy the human emotional need 'to belong' individuals of all ages seek to form warm and lasting relationships within their peer groups and beyond.
Characterizing the bonds of close friendships may be likened to interlocking pieces of a puzzle: As one piece compliments another, the right combination unites to form a whole.
Eight young people, who consider themselves fortunate partners in this
'right' combination, eagerly shared insightful perceptions concerning their personal 'formula for friendship', which endures through thick and thin. These interviews were published in several parenting magazines over the years. Let's sample what David and Aidan chose to say, first.
David and Aidan are nine years old. They are in agreement concerning their mutual desire to be together—pretty much from birth :)
Aidan:
"We've been friends for a long time
David is a close friend
Close friends are nicer to each other and don't fight a lot
When we fight, we make up
We share and help each other
And sometimes we celebrate holidays, together
If someone wants to make friends
He should be nice and helpful and play with the other person a lot
David:
Aidan and I like each other a lot
We have a lot in common
We both like soccer, baseball, skiing, TV, toys and movies
A close friend is someone who cares for you
And feels differently about you than about other people
He is nice to you a lot
And he doesn't act like a hotshot
It seems to me that common sense suggests adults might be wise
To take a 'lesson' in forming bonds of trust
From this pair of nine year olds
And with thoughts of
Out of the mouths of babes ringing in your ears
I'll leave you to ponder upon the ways in which
A role model might best choose to develop
Trusting friendships
With those you love who share your home :)
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