As most parents of teenagers are acutely aware, there comes a time when children start prioritising their friends over their parents. While young children rely on their parents for social interactions and influences, there’s a notable switch during adolescence, where the influence from peers and friends becomes more important.
Research backs up the idea that friendships are particularly important during adolescent years. They seem to protect against some problems with emotions and behaviour. Amazingly, it appears that our brains can even become synchronised with our friends’.
