Imagine that you are working with a 10-year-old who is having trouble making friends. His parents and teachers indicate that the boy is "generous to a fault," often giving up what he wants in order to please others. Based on Selman's ideas about friendship development, explain whether this child is more or less mature than the boys who bully him, and describe an approach to helping the boy with his friendship skills.
Explain why perspective taking is so crucial to the development of social skills
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