Role of Friends in Life.
The meaning and nature of friendship changes with the stages of life. In real life, friendship does not remain the same throughout life. As a man grows, circumstances, ego, jealousy, misunderstandings, and economic differences slowly test relationships. Many friends come close for some time and later move away. This is natural reality of life. Below is a more realistic view of friendship through the stages of life. 1. Age 4-6: At this age, friends are playmates. A child thinks a friend is someone who shares toys, plays games, and spends time together. Friendship is innocent and temporary. If a quarrel happens, it is forgotten quickly. 2. Age 7-15: Friends become school companions. Children start forming small groups. Friendship is based on studying together, playing sports, and common interests. Loyalty begins to develop, but it is still strongly influenced by surroundings. 3. Age 16-30: This is the period of multiple,...