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The article "The influence of the Peer Group" examines the great importance of a healthy peer group in the smooth operation of a residential facility. Many examples within the article contribute to the positive effects that peer groups have in determining the success of such a facility (these peer groups include all members within the facility). Much evidence points to the importance of peers in human development. Research shows that even in problem families where a child has siblings seemed to have a more positive outcome ounce introduced to such facilities than in families raised primarily by the mother (at least they have their siblings to learn proper behaviors from). This research showed me that the child with the siblings (peer group) developed the necessary social skills and learned how to conform and act when placed amongst others within the facility and the child who has not been part of a larger group had not experienced the necessary feelings that come with being......

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