These future consumers are unique in that they respect and value individuality while placing a great deal of importance on group acceptance. (entrepreneur.com)
Friendship and friendship quality in middle childhood: links with peer group acceptance and feelings of loneliness and social dissatisfaction. (frontiersin.org)
During the preschool and early grade school years, children are primarily focused on group acceptance and having companions to spend time with and play with. (psychology.jrank.org)