Friendship (disambiguation) facts for kids
Friendship is a special connection between two or more people. It's about being kind, supportive, and working together. Friends often share feelings, experiences, and help each other out. This bond is built on trust, understanding, and caring for one another.
What is Friendship?
Friendship is a relationship where people choose to be together and support each other. It's different from family relationships because you choose your friends. Friends often have fun together, share secrets, and help each other through tough times.
Why is Friendship Important?
Having friends is very important for people of all ages. Friends can make you feel happy and less alone. They can also help you learn new things and see different points of view. Good friends encourage you to be your best self.
Qualities of a Good Friend
- Trust: Friends should be able to trust each other with their feelings and secrets.
- Support: Good friends stand by you, whether you're celebrating a success or facing a challenge.
- Honesty: Friends tell each other the truth, even when it's hard to hear.
- Respect: Friends respect each other's differences and opinions.
- Empathy: Friends try to understand how others are feeling.
Other Meanings of "Friendship"
The word "Friendship" is also used as a name for many different things, like towns, ships, and even songs!
Places Named Friendship
Many towns and places around the world are named Friendship. Here are a few examples:
- In the United States, you can find towns called Friendship in states like Arkansas, Maine, and New York. There are also places like Friendship Creek in New Jersey.
- Outside the U.S., there's a town called Friendship in Suriname. You can also find Mount Friendship in India and Friendship Pass in China.
Ships and Aircraft
- Ships: Several ships have been named Friendship. For example, the HMS Friendship refers to five different ships of the Royal Navy.
- Aircraft: The Fokker F27 Friendship is a type of airplane. A famous Fokker Trimotor aircraft named "Friendship" carried Amelia Earhart when she became the first woman passenger to fly across the Atlantic Ocean.
Arts and Entertainment
The word "Friendship" also appears in music and movies.
- Music: There are bands like Friendship and many songs and albums with this name. For example, "Friendship" is a song by Cole Porter from a musical, and another by Tenacious D.
- Films: Several movies are titled Friendship, including a Thai film from 2008 and an Indian film from 2021. There's also a German film called Friendship!.
Other Uses
- Organizations: Friendship (NGO) is an organization in Bangladesh that helps people.
- Schools: Friendship College was a college in South Carolina, United States.
- Video Games: In the video game series Mortal Kombat, "Friendship" is a special move where characters do something friendly instead of fighting.
See also
In Spanish: Friendship para niños
