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Long, long ago, when there were no stores, friends were useful to help you find food and water. That's probably why people first made friends.
A friend could also help you stay away from danger.
And friends still help us and help us stay safe.
But good friends do a lot more, too. They help us to learn things and make us feel good about ourselves.
They help us learn to work together. They help us learn to share and take turns. They help us to think about other people's feelings. They help us learn to play nicely together. They help us learn to be kind to each other. They help us learn to forgive each other when we make mistakes. Friends cheer each other up. They stop us from feeling bored. They help us find out things. They support us when we have to do something difficult.
