My 11 year DS used to be a fun optimistic child but this has all changed over the past couple of years. As far as social relationships with peers go he struggles. He can talk to adults all day and they love him. He is polite, helpful and funny
He goes to a private school and the majority of the class are fine but there are the select few “A” team rugby players that are what I call “Billy Big Balls”. They belittle him, exclude him and generally knock his confidence. We have spoken to the school on several occasions but nothing changes. I know I can’t make them like my son and that he is socially awkward, but is his card marked by his being a bit different. He now has the chance to move to a lot smaller school where I know the Year 7 boys are meant to a close knit kind friendly group.
We also have another child in Year 4 at the same school who is so happy. The big question is do I move the child who is unhappy or talk to the school again?