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  • They have a strong need to belong to a group and form friendships.
  • They are creating an identity for themselves within and among a group. They are experimenting with different roles and personas -- but within the safety of the group. They are different, as the group is different. Though they are seeking their own identity, they will take few risks of being rejected from the group. As a result, they tend to conform to group mores such as dress, behavior, values, and activities.
  • They are beginning to select adults other than their parents as friends and confidants -- adults who are role models or with whom they can identify.
  • They are becoming highly concerned with right and wrong, social justice, and individuals and groups who are less fortunate than they are.
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