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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]I think she meant the kids say, “let’s play kickball”, and ds’s friend chooses not to play.

I would just encourage DS to play in outdoor areas with his friend where they won’t run into the other kids because they don’t play the same things. Or have your kid say to his friend,” join in the kickball game”, if he sees he didn’t join in. [/quote]

Yes, that is exactly what I mean.  He does ask his friend to join, but the friend will join for a few minutes and then say he doesn't want to play - which is totally fine.  But then DS will continue playing, and I think that's not appropriate/nice if the friend that he came to the park with doesn't want to play.[/quote]

I agree. You do not ditch the friend you came with when other people come along. If the other friend declines, the polite thing to do is for OP's DS to decline as well.

OP, in these situations, can you tell DS 'OK, time to go home. I have to start dinner." And then take him and his friend back to your house? I don't think your DS will suddenly become more considerate. That's something that takes time and experience.

Sadly, I have memories of doing this to friends when I was growing up. I also have memories of other people doing this to me, and it felt terrible. OP, thank you for recognizing this and trying to fix it (whether or not you're successful, thank you for trying).

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