Son socially awkward/immature

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My son is 12 and socially a little immature . He does have some friends in school but is incredibly reluctant to approach boys in his class if he came across them . I think he can come across as aloof sometimes
He plays sport to a high level and is bright but socially he is just a little awkward.
Any idea as how to support him before he makes the change to secondary school.

I really don't know on that one, but hopefully someone will be along soon who can offer some suggestions

Encourage him to be himself and find his people. Not everyone is a socialite the worst thing u can do is make him feel like he's failing for not being popular. Love him fir who he is and encourage him to be do the same.

Honestly I think things will come in time. Everyone changes after they settle into secondary school and go through puberty. I’m early 20s and a lot of my male school friends were awkward in year 7 but social butterflies in year 9.

Thanks everyone
I do think he needs to sometimes make the effort rather than wait for someone to approach him. He's a fabulous child I just want him to show off his amazing sense of humour to others a bit more so they'll love him as much as we do.