Do you still keep in touch with your friends from childhood? Why or why not?

Yes, I still keep in touch with a few friends from childhood, although not as regularly as I used to. We live in different cities now, and everyone has their own work, family, and responsibilities, so it is not realistic to talk every day. But we still message each other from time to time, especially on birthdays or during holidays, and when we meet again, the conversation feels very natural because we share so many old memories. I think I keep these friendships because they give me a sense of continuity. Childhood friends knew me before I became focused on exams, careers, or adult responsibilities, so being around them reminds me of a simpler version of myself. That said, I have also lost contact with many childhood friends, mainly because our lives moved in different directions. I do not think that is necessarily sad; sometimes friendships belong to a certain stage of life. For children, childhood friendship is extremely important because it teaches them how to share, cooperate, forgive, and deal with small conflicts. Friends also give children emotional support outside their family, which can make them feel more confident and less alone. Even if those friendships do not last forever, they can shape a child’s social skills and memories in a meaningful way.