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[quote=Anonymous]Sports and video games are two big ways boys connect with each other, though. This is a bit like telling a 10yo girl they should hang out with their friends, but they can't sit around chatting or do anything arts/crafts-like. Yes, you can find other activities, but these are kind of the "go-to" widespread appeal activities that kids can do with any "generic" group of friends (as opposed to specific individuals with a shared interest). Or imagine you have to make small talk with coworkers but can't bring up families, vacations or sports--it's quite restricting!

As a PP said, it doesn't matter that you don't like sports or video games. All you have to do is facilitate the meetings so your kid can do stuff he likes with his friends, and do some light monitoring/restrictions to make sure they aren't getting into age-inappropriate stuff. Ask him who he'd like to hang out with more, and then reach out to the parents to arrange it. It might feel a little awkward "cold-calling" but I guarantee you many other moms feel the same way and will be happy you reached out.[/quote]

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