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Tell me about your 7 year olds

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wakeywakeyeggsandbacy · 24/09/2022 20:39

DS is about to turn 7.

He seems to enjoy school, always happy to go in and coming out. Doesn’t tell me much at all though! He’s got 2-3 close friends, sticks to these like glue when they’re around and doesn’t really branch out to play with others unless they’re not there.

At home he can get very annoying when bored, tries to wind up younger siblings or DP and I. He can also amuse himself though, goes off and plays independently.

His behaviour at school is ok on the whole, although he can be reluctant to do certain things the first time he’s asked and also can get too overexcited with friends. His concentration can be hit and miss too and he’s prone to chatting when he should be listening. He seems bright, is ahead on his reading but average in maths. His colouring is still quite messy IMO.

At home he is similar, he’s never really naughty in that he’s not destructive, violent (although he can get into scrapes with younger siblings) but it can take several times of asking him to do things like get shoes on, turn TV off etc. He’s gone through phases of being quite defiant but when handled patiently he responds well and eventually does what he’s asked without too much fuss.

He is pretty useless with ball sports, likes running around games like tag though and is also a good swimmer and bike rider.

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EcoCustard · 24/09/2022 21:38

Ds is 7, turns 8 just before Christmas. Has begun to enjoy school now in yr3, disliked it previously and struggled. Can read but had been a battle and struggle to get there. Behind in maths, English. Loves science and does well at it, loves RE too. Capable, bright kid but doesn’t do well in school but tries very hard. Quiet, introverted likes his own company or that of one or two female friends. Doesn’t and hasn’t gelled with any of the boys in class. Likes to ride his bike, swim &cook. Not interested much in tech or games, still likes toys. Close in age to siblings and is close to them all, they do squabble. Helpful to all. Very sensible, calm and thinks a lot, prone to an emotional angry outburst in front of family if angry or upset or tired. Memory like an elephant, number plates, phone numbers, events everything.

Thistlelass · 25/09/2022 03:13

Which part/s of your 7 year oldest behaviour and development concern you? There does not appear to be anything amiss in what you describe. 7 year olds rule!

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