So, I am in this Human development class...It is my favorite! It is a class for those people going into education or nursing, so I am in it with my roommate/best friend Christie and a TON of girls! haha (only a handful of boys in there- props to them)
Anyway... We are currently learning about the social development in children, and oh my word I loved the material we learned the other day! I'm gonna look really nerdy putting my notes on here- but stick with me world...
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1. Influenced by past interactions and expectations for future interactions.
2. Closeness of relationship determined by:
A. Frequency and strength of influence
B. Diversity of influence across different behaviors
C. Length of time the relationship has endured.
3. Defined by emotions experienced within them
4. Commitment (to continuance)
5. Uniqueness
-How interchangeable the person/relationship is
6. Like larger social organizations, they include role differentiation, specialization, division of labor, sense of shared membership, and shared culture.
-Nicknames, inside jokes, special things/places, something you do JUST with them
Think about your best friends...I'm sure they fit into these categories.
I looked like the biggest nerd when I was taking notes that day...I just had the biggest smile on my face and would even start giggling occasionally!
It is so interesting to look at the relationships you've had throughout your life and how different they are with each person.
You can be in the same "group" and will have different specific things with each friend. It is so fun to really focus on what makes each relationship unique!
I am lucky enough to be able to say that I have quite a few best friends in my life. I am so grateful for the relationships i've made. I have the BEST best friends ever!
I honestly couldn't have asked for any better. I could go on forever on different things that make my friendships unique...but that would take forever...besides, you know what we do ;)
Oh, haha I'm retarded and cant figure out how i can post this....So here is a link to an awesome episode of the classic Saturday morning cartoon- Recess. :)
Enjoy! (oh come on, it's only 10 minutes)
Recess- "the break up"
