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5 year old friendships!

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warmmfeet · 20/11/2023 09:25

5yo DS is in reception. Has made a 'friend' who he repeatedly tells me:

  • won't let him play with anyone else
  • is mean at lunch time
  • Says mean things and bosses me about
  • when friend was off for a day last week DS told me he had a really fun day because this 'friend' wasn't there

DS is energetic and bright but definitely a more passive character. Obviously this friend is quite dominant.

I've spoken with the teacher a few weeks back who said they'd try to pair them off with other kids to play so my DS gets a chance to play with others but he's still saying the same things.

I realise my DS needs to develop some assertiveness and resilience type skills. I'm trying to work on this.

Has anyone had a similar situation or got any advice please? I've gone back to the teacher this morning. I don't want to be a nuisance but I do want DS to be comfortable at school.

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