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[quote=Anonymous]My first-grade son (almost 7) has no friends, and it makes me so, so sad. He desperately wants to connect, but doesn't quite know how. He struggles with emotional regulation, and can be difficult to be around sometimes. When he was younger, it was fine, because kids have short memories and forgave more easily. Now that they are older, though, his peers are distancing themselves from my son because his behavior can be so unpredictable: one day he's sweet, funny, silly, helpful, considerate, and a blast to be around; the next he is on a hair trigger and mean (but never physical). I don't blame these kids - I wouldn't want to hang out with someone so unpredictable, either. But he's never invited to playdates or birthday parties and it breaks our hearts (and, although he won't admit it, his too). His only friend is his big sister (10), and they have an amazing and genuine connection, but I can tell that he wants more friends. He's incredibly smart, and actually has pretty impressive emotional intelligence, he just doesn't know how to connect with his peers in a positive way. For whatever it's worth, he identifies as male but has never been into typical boy stuff, and has always marched to his own beat (wears rainbow clothes when all the other boys are wearing navy, etc., which we fully support him in). He's seeing his school counselor and we are on a zillion waitlists for a private therapist, but are a loss for how to help him in the meantime. Any suggestions or empathy would be so appreciated. I feel very alone in this, and it hurts.[/quote]

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