In the middle childhood years, which of the following tends to be associated with the children who have the best social skills and the richest friendship networks?

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Research has consistently shown that children who had secure attachments during infancy tend to have better social skills and more positive relationships with peers in middle childhood. This is likely due to the fact that secure attachment provides a foundation of trust and emotional regulation that is important for navigating social interactions effectively. The other options (having no same-sex siblings, having several close-age siblings, and starting full-time day care before age two) are not consistently associated with better social skills or friendship networks in middle childhood.

In the Middle Childhood Years, Which of the Following Tends