Hi all
I am really confused how to deal with my 12 year old son. He has a group of friends from primary who I am not keen on they are very cheeky with each other and will intermittently leave one out. Sometimes son sometimes others. He didn't go to same high school as them which I thought would be great but in today's world of online gaming and mobile phones they have stayed in touch.
however they are all at the same school so obviously son isn't as 'in' anymore. In his new school he has made new friends and been out with them a few times. However last night he was very upset that he no longer has a best friend and feels like a side friend.
He is a lovely kid but he is very lazy when it comes to doing anything. His phone will buzz with messages from group chats and he rarely reads them never mind replies. He said in school he talks to his new friends but he feels like it's always him making the effort. I don't know how true this is or is he just oblivious to what is going on like he can be at home.
he plays two sports outside of school and goes to after school clubs and a youth club. I don't know how I can help him solidify new friendships though any tips. He was so sad last night he's never been like that before