Since we are social creatures, I think it's in parents' best interest to support their child's friendships. When we had to move, I rarely looked at a house that wasn't in "Avery striking distance" as I called it. That is Viv's best
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neighborhood buddy, who we use to be a stone's throw from. We are a long walk or a short drive now, and happily Avery's mom and I are making that friendship work.
Of course 8 to 10 years from now, Vivien will much prefer to spend as much time away from me and with her friends as possible. That will be hard, but I am bracing for it. But what if her friends aren't real?
Check out this article about imaginary play in the New York Times.
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