How Adolescent Friendships Can Change Your Life Forever

Teen friendships play a huge role in teens lives. Teens that have strong social connections tend to portray better mental health, like reduced stress and higher self-esteem. Although these are some short term benefits of teen friendships, they can also change the rest of your life...

Teen friendships have a big impact in forming a sense of identity outside of the family. In fact, during teenage years kids want to hangout with their friends more than they want to be with their family, so you see why friends shape your identity as a teen.

Everyone knows that spending time with good friends makes you feel happier, but its even scientifically proven that good friendships lead to better phycological well-being. The more friends teens, have the stronger feeling of belonging they tend to have. Along with a stronger sense of belonging they also have a higher self-esteem, lower rates of anxiety, stronger emotional regulation skills, improved cognitive function, more feelings of empathy and trust toward others, and they're happier. Surprising right? But its true!

In conclusion, friendships in adolescence can shape your future, it could mean being a better person when you grow up with better mental health. So next time you're hanging out with a friend think about this, make sure this friendship is worth it.

Sources:

• https://compassroseinternational.org/how-to-make-keep-friends-a-guide-for-teens/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22226470261&gbraid=0AAAAAC80ImZY5Sl1dRqv-ETFdEy5ec3nt&gclid=Cj0KCQjw35bIBhDqARIsAGjd-cZuazunhSVgNbgyrJpg4TovCIh_YzvEF1BcjEIQQP1poioditzVHAYaAhyHEALw_wcB

• https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/empowering-teens/teen-friendships/