Why does my son love adults and not other children?

[2022mummy]

I have a baby who has just turned 15 months and he is extremely social with adults. Waves ,smiles and laughs at strangers every day. Old or young, men or women, he doesn’t have a preference!
We will be walking down the street and he will literally stop walking to wave at someone.
Its adorable!!
BUT he is not like this at all with children. Never waves at them and doesn’t seem to care about them at all!
Does anyone know, from a child development/psychological point of view, why this may be?

Probably because adults smile and wave back, and toddlers don't?

Or he’s surrounded by adults and not other children

My dd was exactly the same if not worse. she would look at other children like they were aliens, wouldnt go near another child at the park or playgroup. Now she is 8 and is still selective of who she spends time and energy on, but now knows she doesnt need to run away crying from another child trying to talk to her 😂

This.

Adults are MUCH more predictable than other toddlers / small children

My mum said I was exactly the same as a toddler. I was her last, child so it was quite noticeable. She said no matter how many times I was left with other children I would leave them to be with adults.

I did eventually have friends who were my age when I started school but I was very selective and I still am now. I have been described as an old soul and wise beyond my years when much younger. Growing up I was always described as very mature etc. I work in the IT industry and I can handle both young and old but I can't stand pettiness from either 😊

Would say it's nothing to worry about but another thing that makes him unique.

Peer to peer / social play tends to develop a bit later. Nothing to worry about.

When kids are older it's a it different though. I've seen parents who think their child preferring adult company is a sign of maturity but, as pp says it's just more predictable. It's important they learn to handle situations, negotiate and play with other children.