DS is just starting Yr 1. He is a very sociable child.
But in large group settings he really clings to just one other child. It happened in nursery. He had one best friend and would play with other children but only with that friend.
At school now it is similar I think - DS can be posessive over his one best friend and this can cause problems sometimes.
I have tried to encourage DS to play with other children. But, despite playdates etc, he feels worried that other children will say 'no' to him if he asks if he can play with them in school.
I have said that its best not to ask if he can play, but just to watch what they are doing and join in (I hope this is not bad advice). I have read that asking other children if you can play just encourages them to say no ...
Over the summer holidays DS played with a wide range of children really well. I talked to him about this and he said that that was because those children approached him, or asked him to play with them or they were invited round.
Is is usual for a child to be nervous about approaching other children to play with them. Do children grow out of this/learn eventually? Have any of you got any advice, please? And should I stop interfering and worrying?
Thank you.