Immature 12 year old

[FedupofTurkey]

My ds is in some ways very sensible, ie I'm happy to leave him alone for short periods in the house, can have quite adult conversations. However he is quite socially immature, ie acting silly at home and with peers. Physically he's quite mature.

He doesn't care what peers think about him (which in some ways is good) and I encourage his individuality. I just worry about his immaturity with his peers who seem to be increasingly more mature and I'm concerned this may result in a lack of friends. He has friends but not a great social circle - he'd rather stay in and play minecraft than play team sports.

He can also come across as quite moody, sullen and embarrassed to others. He can be quiet and shy, he can also be bossy and wants peers to do what he wants - although we've talked about give and take in friendships!

Is this normal 12 year old behaviour?

[LastingLight]

Sounds pretty normal to me. Children mature at different rates and even adults relate to other people in different ways.

[FedupofTurkey]

Thanks Lasting :)

[Mabelface]

Sounds perfectly normal! My 15 year old boys still act silly at home. In fact, so does my 40 year old husband. He's got plenty of time to grow up.

[FedupofTurkey]

Thanks Madlizzy, I don 't want to rush him growing up, he still likes a hug :)

[Perfectlypurple]

My 17 yr old dsd was and still is the same. I can't see her ever maturing at the same level as her peers.

[Grammar]

My DS is 15, his voice only broke over the summer holidays, he sat on my lap each morning for a hug until 6 months ago and still does occasionally. He leapt round the place playing with swords with his other (slightly older, he is a July baby)friends until about 9 months ago. He is a joy. Don't rush it, it'll be gone some day soon, never to return.

[Mabelface]

My 21 year old still comes for an occasional hug.

[FedupofTurkey]

Aw lovely tales :)