The Friends You Make in Life

1 The Playgroup Pal

She met your child during one of your many Mommy-and-Me classes. They may move on as they grow up, but they will always be each other's first friend.

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2 The Goody Two-Shoes

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This child always says "please," always gets good grades, and always eats her vegetables. You can't help but wonder how her parents did it! Hopefully her good habits will rub off on your little one.

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3 The Drama Queen

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This one knows how to make a mountain out of a molehill. Whether it's exaggerating an injury or claiming she spotted a celebrity, she lives for attention.

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4 The One-Upper

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You have an Xbox 360, he has a PlayStation 4. You have bunk beds, he has his own room. Nothing in your house is good enough for this kid, which makes you wonder why he always comes over.

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5 The Human Garbage Can

If your grocery bills seem a little high, this kid may be the reason why. He eats you out of house and home and just can't seem to get enough — he even gobbles down the vegetables!

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6 The Weekly BFF

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Your child bonds with this kid over a common interest, and they're immediately best friends. But as quickly as the friendship forms, it's over.

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7 The Social Butterfly

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She is friends with every kid in school and always has something to do on the weekends. Getting a playdate scheduled with her is a calendaring hassle but well worth it. This friend can help your shy child out of her shell, but be prepared to intervene if the social gatherings get too rowdy!

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8 The Competitor

Everything from grades to a game of basketball turns into a competition, and most of the time this friend is not a gracious loser.

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9 The Bad Boy

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Your son was so good until this friend came along. Now he's breaking the rules and talking back.

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10 The Pseudo Sibling

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He's over so much that you consider him one of your children. Sometimes the two of them even fight like brothers, but they always make up.

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11 The Teammate

He has been on the same team as your child since tee ball. Though they may not mingle much off the field, they have a special bond that can't be replicated.

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12 The Mean Girl

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She comes off supersweet, but underneath that smile is a bona fide mean girl. We suggest your daughter find a new friend, and fast!

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13 The Girlfriend/Boyfriend

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There will be many friends who fall under this category, so try not to get too attached.

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14 The College Roommate

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Your child will either say he's the best or complain about how he's such a slob, but either way, he'll learn something from him.

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15 The Lifelong Friend

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He's been around for the fun times, but he'll also stick by your child's side when things get tough. No matter where life takes them, they will always be the best of friends.

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