Hi,
I'm very worried my dc (year 3) doesn't have the right friends. His school is small and most of the boys seem to be very different from how we are bringing up our child. They play rough, they know swear words, watch movies/ play games that may dc would find scary. Dc seems more immature compared to them, a bit taken advantage of, nobody sees him as their best friend, etc. He is very creative, academic, and loves playing all sorts of games, however the boys just seem to play tag or hide and seek (he is always It somehow).
The parents don't seem to encourage a friendship with dc either (one of the boys was a very good friend but mum never agreed on park meets-up etc. and he is now better friends with his neighbour, same class).
We are good, hard working family, teaching dc good manners and empathy.
Im so worried about him. I wish he had at least one or two really good friends that he can rely on, that are good influence for him. I have a feeling things will be getting worse as they grow rather than better.
He is going to clubs but hasn't been able to make very close friends there, as most children seem to just socialise with their classmates, siblings and cousins.
I'm at a loss. Feel like I'm letting him down so much by living here, having him at this particular school...
Any advice how to make things a bit better will be so appreciated. I want him to have a happy childhood with good supportive friendships. :(