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[quote=Anonymous]My son is an 8th grader, and this year has seemed to involve a lot of social upheaval for him.  One of his best friends from last year ditched him, for reasons he can't ascertain.  Now, he himself no longer wants to hang out with one of his other oldest friends.  I've asked him why, and he says that he doesn't feel they have much to talk about, and that he asks the other kid questions about what's going on with him, but never gets reciprocation in the conversation. I don't disagree that this may be the case, based on my observations when they were at our place.  However, I suspect there is likely an additional contributing factor - the fact that my son has started dating, and is more interested in hanging out with his girlfriend and her friends.

I feel horribly guilty, because this boy's mother is one of my friends.  I don't know what to say about the situation.  She has asked if something is wrong between the kids.  There isn't any clear answer I can give.  They are working on a group class project together at our place, and were civil and pleasant,  but not super friendly.

What would you say to the mom in this situation?

Also, is 8th grade a typical year for social changes like this, or do you think it is COVID causing it to happen on a more delayed basis?[/quote]

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