My 7 yr old ds is in year 2, and has had friends on/off since he started school..with the usual fallouts. The problem is that he's very much attached to one particular boy who is similar to him in many ways..they both play very well together. Occasional playdates...mum is not so easygoing. But this other child is also confident and happy where my son is often not..and he is happy to go and spend the day playing with someone else which my son finds very painful. He says that when he tries to join in, they won't let him.
I was the same as a child and I recognise a lot of his angst. I don't want him to turn out to be like me, always insecure even with romantic relationships as an adult...fearing that I'll lose the person if they befriend someone else..
How do I teach him how to handle friendships confidently at this age? I now have great friendships but it took me 40 years!
What can I do/say? Any book recommendations?
Thank you