Should boys only be friends with other boys?

Should boys only be friends with other boys?

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As a wise parent, I would answer boys need to have a balance in terms of their interaction with other boys and other girls. A lot depends on their developmental age. But often a classroom setting will provide those opportunities for friendship with boys and girls, or a social setting outside the school time, like activities after school, will provide it. Church activities will provide opportunities for friendship with boys and girls. So basically, you'd want to assure that there's a balance of friendships with boys and girls. If there's a preference for one gender, again depending, it's OK. Just make sure that there's a balance.