Jennifer and Mike are concerned because their son Stephen has developed friendships only with other European American boys like himself. They would like him to have a more diverse group of friends. What could they do to make it more likely that he would develop interracial friendships?

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Moving to an integrated neighborhood in a school district where classes are small and contain children from different ethnic groups is the best option. This will provide Stephen with opportunities to interact with children from diverse backgrounds in a small classroom setting, which can lead to the development of friendships. In a larger classroom setting, it may be more difficult for Stephen to form close relationships with children from different ethnic backgrounds. Choosing a segregated neighborhood would not encourage Stephen to interact with children from diverse backgrounds.

Jennifer and Mike Are Concerned Because Their Son Stephen Has