Hi all,
My son, who is almost 6 got very upset with me last night and wanted to tell me some things that were happening in school. He has a best friend, let’s call him Ben, and he has been best friends with Ben for 2 1/2 years since he started in nursery. He has a few other friends he plays with, but Ben has always been his best friend.
He said he wants more friends, (as well as Ben), but Ben won’t let him. He said when he suggests playing with others that Ben cries and doesn’t let him, Ben then shuns him for a day or so which upsets him even more.
I know they’re young, and it’s all about navigating friendships at this age but he’s so upset, so would I BU to have a word with Bens mother. I’ve told him to be brave and approach others to play with them, and if Bens upset then he still needs to play with who he wants to, but he wants to be friends with Ben, and others. I am going to speak the teacher about maybe helping my son mix in with others in class but not sure how to handle the Ben situation as he still wants to be friends with him but also other friends to. My son is sensitive so as soon as his other friend is upset he just does what he wants then.
So horrible seeing him upset last night.
Thanks if you have read this far