Social support provided by friends has few, if any, beneficial impacts on child/adolescent development when friendships are

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When friendships are rivalrous and nonsupportive, the social support provided by friends has few, if any, beneficial impacts on child/adolescent development. In fact, such negative peer relationships can have harmful consequences for development. Option A is incorrect as too numerous friendships may lead to social overload but are not necessarily detrimental for child/adolescent development. Option B is incorrect as non-conflictual friendships can be supportive and beneficial for child/adolescent development. Option D is incorrect as the support provided by friends can have negative impacts as well when the relationships are not supportive.

Social Support Provided by Friends Has Few, If Any, Beneficial