Describe first friendships. How do preschoolers describe friends?

What will be an ideal response?

As preschoolers interact, first friendships form that serve as important contexts for emotional and social development. Preschoolers understand that a friend is someone "who likes you," with whom you spend a lot of time playing, and with whom you share toys. But friendship does not yet have a long-term, enduring quality based on mutual trust. Preschoolers might describe someone as "my best friend" on days when the children get along well, but when a dispute arises, they might reverse themselves. Nevertheless, interactions between young friends are unique. Preschool friends are more cooperative and emotionally expressive—talking, laughing, and looking at each other more often than nonfriends do. Furthermore, children who begin kindergarten with friends in their class or readily make new friends adjust to school more favorably. The company of friends seems to serve as a secure base from which to develop new relationships, enhancing children's feelings of comfort in the new classroom.