I am starting to think it may be something deeper. I apologise for name changing but I'd rather not share this with RL friends (who also use the board) I don't blame anyone for thinking troll but I would be happy to get some insight and hopefully someone can help?
My ds is not a PFB, he is such a kind, caring, considerate child. He normally thinks of others before himself. He has never shown a greedy/self absorbed streak like my others Compared to my others he is also very academically bright, able to read well and above his age, very capable with numeracy too. His teachers are delighted with him in that respect.
My heart breaks for him because he has no connection with any other children other than his siblings (who are not at the same school as him so no support there)and it's not just at school- other children seem to sense how vulnerable he is and take advantage- it's like they can smell it. he appears to have zero self esteem and I can't understand why.
He is only six but I can't help but compare him to his siblings and his peers- he delights me in the way that he sees the world and the way he talks to other adults but he can't seem to engage other children. This has happened from very early on including nurseries/reception/playdates.
I have had to go to his school on other matters before and I have seen him tearful and on his own on more than one occasion which was addressed by his school but something is bothering me, it feels like something is up.
Any other similar stories or ideas on how one helps with self esteem issues would be very welcomed by a worrying and emotional mum.
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Can anyone shed light/give an opinion as to why by ds gets such a hard time?
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birdbox · 19/10/2009 13:41
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