he only had one party invite in the whole of year 3. And he just doesn't seem that at ease with the other boys in his class, like he lacks confidence.
When we arrive at school in the morning, rather than join in playing footie or swapping go go's with other boys, he will go and start the line on his own and stand there looking a bit worried.
he is quite 'young' in himself and I wonder whether i haven't helped because he doesn't get a lot of opportunity to be independent. The road we live on is too busy for him to play out on and there aren't any other children that live on our street.
I have tried to encourage playdates and he goes to clubs like footie, cubs and judo. But what he really loves are computer games and the Ds. he does get on really well and play with his 6 year old brother so that is good.
What sort of things do other 8 years old boys do/know about...? How can I help him be a bit more mature without spoiling his innocence...
When do children find out about father christmas? DS1 has just lost a tooth and his younger brother told him daddy was the tooth fairy! He didn't believe him!
Should I be telling him more stuff about the facts of life?
I just want DS1 to be more confident and happier in year 4...