Children learn what 'friendship' means by observing how adults welcome and sustain relationships. When parents make time and space for old friends, or for new guests who share values and aspirations, the child sees that people are worth the effort of crossing distance. In a digital world, 'afar' can mean cultural or temperamental distance as well. Parents who show hospitality to those who are different—yet who share a moral core—teach that companionship is about shared goodness more than mere convenience. The home becomes a place where meaningful friendships are formed and honored.