## 1. Encourage children to associate with people from different backgrounds.
Children will meet all kinds of people at school, who come from different cultural, religious and economic backgrounds. Let children know that everyone is unique and it is more meaningful to find common ground between them. Try to show children books, movies and music from different cultural backgrounds and encourage them to understand, respect and appreciate different voices and perspectives.
## 2. Cultivate children's social skills
Social skills are essential to cultivate good friendship. This includes expressing your feelings, communicating with others, sharing, listening and handling conflicts. Cultivating children's social skills requires the guidance and support of parents. Children can exercise their social skills through various channels, such as games, role-playing and simulated scenes.
## 3. Lead by example
Children often learn how to get along with others by observing their parents' behavior. If parents often complain about others, gossip or ignore their friends, then children may do the same. Therefore, parents should set an example for their children to establish a correct concept of friendship. Share your friendship stories with your children and advocate values such as respect and trust.
## 4. Help children build healthy boundaries.
A healthy friendship needs some basic boundaries and interaction rules. This includes learning to say "no", sticking to your own thoughts and beliefs and avoiding hurting others. Help children establish healthy boundaries and encourage them to express their boundaries when necessary.
## 5. Parents emphasize the quality of friendship.
Finally, parents can help children understand the true meaning of friendship and let them know that friendship is based on mutual understanding, support, respect and trust. At the same time, we should also educate children to be alert to false friendships, stubborn friendships and those that have adverse effects. Parents should encourage their children to cherish true friendship, which can bring more happiness and growth to their children.