To have friends and want to be with them almost regularly is not only normal but also
healthy for the child. However, this normalcy imposes a great responsibility upon the parents. It is essential therefore that the parents keep a track of the movements and behaviour of the child outside the home. They should get to knowing closely his friends individually by inviting them home and maintaining regular contact with them through the child to the extent that the parents should also show some interest in knowing their performances and conduct in the school so as to be reassured and relieved regarding the caliber of the child's close companions.

What is more important is for the child to be made aware of the "temporary" phase of the temptation for the adventurism which is attendant with the risks of the child acquiring certain "permanent" addictions in result.