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[quote=Anonymous]DS is struggling socially right now, he had some loose friend groups from elementary (he entered his school in 3rd grade, during Covid, first year contact was limited) but seemed good by 5th.

Things changed in middle school (new kids) and was in another nice loose group —mainly in school but some occasional weekend get togethers, but he was happy. Each year things shift and hasn’t often had continuity with classes.

In addition to these friends he had two legitimate close friends but these also seem to be drifting (one getting more involved with popular crowd) and another—who isn’t at his middle school, but will be in high school—has not initiated contact in about 4-5 times, but does seem happy when we coordinate.

Right now, he feels like people just tolerate him, don’t look forward to seeing him and he’s been excluded from group hangouts (apparently arranged in front of him). Hard to say if that’s entirely true or if he’s not expressing interest. He’s feeling insecure and that being nice doesn’t matter.

He’s not into alternative stuff but also not the cool jock or super brainy kid (average-ish grades) so I think this makes it hard.

Many friends are going to different high schools (his is common destination).

We talk a lot but I think he mainly wants to vent. He doesn’t want to hear how common this is or that I felt the same way.

I just would love some way to help him feel better socially

Thanks for reading

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