My DM thinks my DS is lonely, struggling and depressed. She says he’s quieter than he used to be, and she worries he has no friends and that his behaviour at school is symptomatic of a deeper dissatisfaction.
The behaviour in question is “silliness” in class and “acting the clown”/ not concentrating in 3 particular subjects
Ds says he acts that way in the classes because those teachers “let him get away with it.” His behaviour can be childish, but I just think he’s a bit socially and emotionally immature. He believes he has friends, including some he classes as “really good mates”. I’m not sure they’d describe him the same way, but if he believes it and isn’t worried, why should I be? He is a bit more sullen at times, but still tells me about what he’s learning, any friendship issues, girls etc. He doesn’t socialise except on PS4. He attends 2 sports clubs a week (one with a school friend) and after school ICT club, and enjoys these.
Surely being quiet is part of being a teenager? Or has my DM got a point? For reference, she sees him about 5 times a year.