Preteens
Son socially awkward/immature
Crazycrazylady · 10/12/2022 14:33
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.
PritiPatelsMaker · 11/12/2022 21:46
I really don't know on that one, but hopefully someone will be along soon who can offer some suggestions 
annajimmy1 · 21/12/2022 01:54
I'm stumped on that one, but maybe someone else will chime in with some ideas.
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autienotnaughty · 21/12/2022 02:24
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.
GLADragss · 21/12/2022 02:27
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.
Crazycrazylady · 21/12/2022 14:42
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.
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