Why was Friendometry established?
Childhood loneliness has life-long consequences. Children who do not have friends are at higher risk for anxiety and depression as they get older which can lead to life-long emotional struggles. Even having just one friend can be a lifesaver that can result in higher self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-worth. There are currently millions of children who do not have friends. There are lots of resources for social skill development, but there are no other online matching options for our children. Friendometry emphasizes safety and was designed strictly for parents to ensure the parent feels secure with the matching and communication process.
What is Friendometry?
Friendometry is a place online where parents can go to meet/find other parents who are seeking friends for their children that are in their geographical area. The children on this website generally have had some difficulty either making or keeping friends for one reason or another. However, all parents are welcome to join if they are seeking friendships for their children.
Friendometry works similar to a dating website, except that it is matchmaking for friends, not for dating. Children are not allowed on the site; it is only for parents.
How much does Friendometry cost?
Friendometry charges an annual fee of $19.99 for unlimited access. A portion of the fee goes back into marketing to increase the number of parents in your area who are seeking friends for their children.
For the price of 4 cups of coffee, you have the chance to change your child’s life forever. It is worth the price of $19.99
How can I use Friendometry to find a friend for my child?
1. Start by signing up and filling out your child’s profile, so that other parents can find you to see if their child is a good match for yours!
2. Next, type in your location and browse parent’s profiles of their children in your area to see if the right friend is there waiting for your child. All communications are parent to parent for safety and security.
—> If you don’t find someone during your search who might be a good fit, then log out and come later to try again
3. Start finding your child a friendship by sending a message or a friendship request to another parent. You may also start receiving messages.
4. Use the Friendometry messaging system to see if both parents want to move forward with a get-together.
Once you start the friendship by meeting in person, you might exchange contact information or connect on a social network.
Your child is now one step closer to benefiting from the joys of friendship!
Even after you have made a friend connection, it is a good idea to keep your child’s profile on Friendometry to benefit from other potential friend connections.
Any tips for success with finding new friends?
Yes! 5 tips:
Complete your profile. Give other members an idea of what your child is like.
Share as much detail in the profile as you feel comfortable. Keep in mind that your child’s identify is private until you choose otherwise and take the friendship “offline”. The comfort of privacy is in your control. You do not have to exchange personal contact information such as names, etc. until you want to. This is very important for parents.
Be patient. If the right friend isn’t signed up yet in your area, wait and check again later. New members are signing up every day, so don’t give up!
Be proactive. Search for friends using the browse and search tools. Send messages and start the friendship connection. It’s the fastest way to start making new friends for your child.
Safety is our priority! Other than helping you find a friend for your child as our main objective, we want you as a parent to feel safe and secure in the process. You must review and follow our safety guidelines and use common sense when meeting new people. Once you have created an account, there are more specific safety tips and get together tips for planning your in-person connections.
Why are parents using Friendometry?
For various reasons, millions of children have difficulty making friends. Parents are using Friendometry to meet other parents in their area whose children are also having difficulty making friends.
Research is clear that children need more than “online” friends and having “in person” friendships improves child development.
It is very acceptable and it is main stay that adults are finding relationships online. It is time to extend the benefits to children and use technology to its’ fullest to combat childhood loneliness.
What kind of people are on Friendometry?
All kinds!
Friendometry members are parents of children (ages 3-17) who have difficulty finding, making, or keeping friends for various reasons. Some of the reasons are shyness or anxiety about interactions, social awkwardness, being quirky, or just not having the right fit.