My DS (31/4) is a happy intelligent friendly little boy and I'd like to think well adjusted. I am concerned though as in new situations or large groups (+5) he behaves so badly. He runs around, struggles, heads for the exits or wants to join in boisterously and with no mind to anyone else. Or he find a 'quiet place' and plays on his own there. He also likes to attach himself to a adult.
Last night we went to a party at a nursery, they had clowns. He wanted to join in with the clowns and when I had to intervene he'd run away and want to explore outside. I was mortified as I was the only guest of the birthday boy from outside the nursery and I didn't want his behaviour to reflect badly on the mum of the birthday boy as she works there.
It's not the first time this has happened. I've tried bawling at DS and I'm now trying to be calm/dismissive/assertive or removin him from the situation and now I'm at my wits end. I think 'why can other kids sit there and be nice, what am I doing wrong'
Advice, suggestions really appreciated with thanks