This paper presents the basic characteristics of children's friendships, which are marked by the age characteristics of the children. Different perspectives of friendship are mentioned, such as pedagogical, psychological, anthropological and sociological perspectives. Friendship has its positive characteristics because it is related to children's development, affects children's happiness and positively affects the satisfaction of children's needs. It can also have negative connotations due to frequent conflicts between children, dissatisfaction and rejection in society. Friendships that are stimulating and that influence a child's sense of self-worth and emotional security are highlighted in the paper. Friendship within different peer relationships is also mentioned. Popularity and friendship are described as two features that mutually influence each other. In the last part of the paper, various factors in making friends are explained, with special reference to parents, educators and teachers in a certain environment and age.