Making friends has become more challenging for kids today, as highlighted by recent research indicating a rise in loneliness among children. A survey conducted by C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, which included responses from 1,031 parents of children aged 6 to 12, found that one in five parents attributed their children’s difficulties in forming friendships to factors like social awkwardness and bullying.
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