The Life Stage Series: Social Development - The Friendship Tree

The video explores the concept of friendship through the story of Maha and Jesse. As Maha feels left out when Jesse makes new friends, her mother explains the idea of a 'friendship tree' where each new friend is a new branch. Maha learns that friendships can grow without losing old friends. She meets new neighbors and adds more branches to her friendship tree, understanding that friendships evolve as we grow. The lesson emphasizes that while we make new friends, we never forget our old ones.

What is the main theme introduced in the life stage series?

• The importance of academic success

• The changes in friendships over time

• The role of sports in development

• The significance of family bonds

Why is Maha upset about her friendship with Jesse?

• Jesse has a new best friend

• Jesse has stopped talking to Maha

• Jesse has made new friends at school

• Jesse has moved to a new city

What does Maha's mother suggest to help her understand friendships?

• To make a new friend

• To write a letter to Jesse

• To talk to her teacher

• To draw a friendship tree

What realization does Maha come to while drawing her friendship tree?

• She has many friends and needs another tree

• She has very few friends

• She only has one true friend

• She doesn't need any friends

What does the concept of 'branching out' mean in the context of the story?

• Starting a new hobby

• Making new friends while keeping old ones

• Moving to a new school

• Learning a new language

Who are the new neighbors that Maha meets?

• The Johnson family

• Rose, Jonas, and Kari

• The Brown family

• The Smith family

What lesson does Maha learn about friendships by the end of the story?

• It's better to have no friends

• Old friends are more important than new ones

• New friends replace old friends

• Both old and new friends are valuable