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Reply to "Middle school social changes...need advice for 7th grade boy"
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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with previous posters. One, it sounds like he needs some confidence and comfort in who he is. He has to stop defining himself by the standards of a few, even if he was friends with them before. I really would lay on the encouragement and focus on his positives. If he isn't comfortable doing something that is popular, praise him for that maturity. He just made a great decision and he needs to feel good about it. Two, I think everyone needs some kind of interest to build self-esteem. In my ideal world, every kid would master something that the other kids couldn't do. This way, there is always something they can feel good about and that no one can make them feel bad about. There is a club or activity for everyone. Even if your kid doesn't like any of the clubs, try something solo...rock climbing, music, art, computer programming, etc. Find some world where he is good at something and he can relate to the others in that world. [/quote]
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