And although anti-best-friend policies may help kids in the short-term, research suggests the strong connections found among best friends could be vital for mental health in a world where adolescents are lonelier than ever.
I'll bet not a single study has established that such policies are even helpful in the short-term. Preventing kids from having friends is the exact opposite of what they need. Who are these kids supposed to turn to when they just need someone to talk to and be themselves around? A huge group of people they don't know isn't going to cut it.
Rules made by people who do not have ability to form best friend relationships!