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[quote=Anonymous]Oh. My. Gosh. Do not send this kid to therapy! That shouts to the kid- there is something wrong with you and plays up the victim mentality. This is normal, normal stuff at this age. Stop putting so much pressure on social interactions. He is probably picking that anxiety up from you. I am glad you are aware of this dynamic in your family. Have dad step in totally.  I would just point out to him that his perspective is sometimes overly sensitive bc he is a deep feeler and everyone is not built that way.  And while that is a superpower for many reasons, in some instances, it can sideline you. It OK to feel these feelings, be aware of them and then let them pass. Also, for boys, real meaningful friendships that are deep don’t start until middle school unless kids are really mature. Friendships for boys In elementary school are more about doing! Physical activity and play. Your kid might be emotionally ready for something deeper but other kids may not be, so it’s a mismatch at this point. But in the long term, he’ll be fine. Just teach him some coping skills and do more 1:1 play dates. [/quote]

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