To think this is low key bullying

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DS5 is in year 1. It's a small school and around 20 boys and 10 girls in his class.

DS is smart loves science and drawing but not a footy lad type more interested in learning and playing games. He is enthusiastic so happy to play with anyone and maybe a bit silly. Which could be annoying but he is 5. Isn't being silly still normal? I guess he seems a little immature at times despite being clever and a bit gentle. He has 2 best friends in his class who are similar to him. Not sporty more academic.

Anyway I have been noticing at school pick ups and parties that the other boys who are more 'boys boys' in his class running away from him or ignoring him/pushing him away if he tries to get involved with them. I also saw one shout in his face because he accidently used something that belonged to him at a party.

He said he doesn't mind but I maybe I can see what he can't. It's sad because he is so polite and would never treat another child that way so it's seems unfair.

Firstly does this sound like something I should worry about? Or do all classes have different groups? He has his own friendship group too but does like to play with others? Secondly mum of boys who weren't as boisterous how did school pan out for them?

It doesn’t sound bullying to me. Kids aren’t obliged to include your son in their games if they don’t get along with him. He has his own friendship group; he isn’t being excluded or left on his own.

Of course you think your child is adorable and lovely and I’m sure he is - but you can’t expect all children to warm to him too. Some kids will get along with him, some won’t. That’s completely normal for any child.

At this age kids have little filter so a lot of what might be described as bullying goes on. But this doesn’t sound like it IMO. I am confident your ds will find his tribe if he’s hasn’t already.

This happened to me, i think the boy must confront the abusers to their faces. He must respect himself before anyone else will show the respect.

Mum of 3 sons and it could be nothing but as it is bothering you I would have a chat with his teacher just to ensure your DS is OK within school. It will hopefully make you feel better.
My sensitive son is now a strapping 17 and is confident, happy and has a lovely circle of friends.