Has anyone got advice on how to deal with a sensitive 5yr old boy who's becoming increasingly lonely at school because he likes to play with girls, rather than boys?
He's not very physical - prefers arts & crafts to footie. And has always enjoyed hanging out with the girls. But most of the girls are getting to an age where 'boys are rubbish' so he's often left on his own at playtime. In fact, just heard that he goes and hides on his own at playtime... which might explain why he's reluctant to go to school at the mo.
He's very confident. Poss too confident - ie, BOSSY - which is also a big part of the problem. And he's an only child which I guess doesn't help.
On top of that he has some physical issues to deal with (just been referred to Moorfields Eye Hosp & a paediatrician to check for Marfan's Syndrome), which might be partly why he doesn't want to rough & tumble with the boys.
He's dealing pretty well with it at the mo. I'm probably more upset with it than he is! But want to try and nip it in the bud so any advice would be VERY welcome. Many thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to reply...