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[quote=Anonymous]I had to check if I had written this! My 5th grade son has also hit a slump after a few years of growth and feeling like we had his emotions under control.

Socially, I am coming to realize that this is a really difficult phase for all boys. They are uber competitive. They are all insecure and they connect to others by pulling them down. My son has made great strides in knowing how to be a friend, but unfortunately this tween behavior with other boys is so difficult. He doesn't understand how to let things roll, and takes the roasting too far. He is easily offended. Then other kids pick on him because they know he's an easy target and it just spirals. So, some of the social things may not be your son's fault, boys this age are kind of awful to each other.

My son also got cut from his travel sport! He was resistant to rec teams, but ended up enjoying being able to do multiple different activities instead of just the one sport. Ive leaned in to variety for him. And more activities means hes around different groups of kids and can interact with others which helps with some of the difficulties with school frenemies.

I also am working hard on not being annoyed by him. I am trying to he so loving and patient even when he drives me insane. He has enough issues and insecurities, he needs love at home. Its not easy, but I know its needed.

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