
Friend copies her (Jemma, Age 12) | 139
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Ep. 139 - Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic: Copycat friend | Friendship advice for kids
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*** DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- What are some reasons why a kid might copy another kid?
- Why do you think kids often feel annoyed when someone copies them?
- What’s the difference between copying someone versus being inspired by someone?
- How is copying someone’s outfit or favorite sports team different from copying someone’s art or writing?
*** You might also like these podcast episodes:
Ep. 18 - Building great leadership skills (Kai, Age 9)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-dr-friendtastic-ep-18-kai
Ep. 31: When someone tries to be annoying (Mila, age 10)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-dr-friendtastic-ep31-mila
Ep. 30 - Why do some kids push others around? (Michael, Age 10)
https://drfriendtastic.substack.com/p/kids-ask-dr-friendtastic-ep-30-michael
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