I have two boys. Oldest has been pretty straightforward. Easily understands boundaries and has had same friends since nursery.
youngest is 4 and I feel quite isolated with him. We’re in a small street where everyone plays together. My oldest has lots of friends and never any issues. Youngest started playing when he was 4 and has quite a few 4 year olds to play with. We’re now at a point none of the kids are allowed to play with him. He’s hits, draws, and steals toys. He is sorry after but next time it’s the same.
He's also lying to me about these things but some I’ve saw and others his brother has saw.
Nursery has been okay but he doesn’t really interact with other kids. I have been going out with him (as opposed to supervising from the garden) but I feel so judged by the other parents. None come to the park and watch their kids from windows as of course they behave. He’s quite smart in terms of learning and no other issues other than interacting with other kids.
I don‘t have close friends with kids and feel I don’t have anyone to ask for advice or vent to. I dunno if he’s destined to be “bad” or could it be a stage? Feel like the worst mum right now.