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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My DC had a lot of friends in elementary and middle school, but after transferring to a private HS, he seems to have a very limited social life. He doesn’t seem to mind and enjoys time with family and “doing his own thing.” I’ve been on campus and seen him goofing around with kids and he doesn’t seem ostracized, but it doesn’t translate into weekend invitations. He doesn’t drink or do drugs (prides himself on being healthy) and I know used to be teased for being “too straight.” He plays sports, but tends to prefer those that are solitary vs a team. I just worry. Is this normal for some kids to not care about being in a social group? He’s leaving for college next year and I’m hoping he’ll find more of a group he connects with there. Just looking for some thoughts from anyone who may be experiencing the same thing with their DC?  I’m trying not to project my own experience onto him, but it’s hard...[/quote]

Sometimes good straight kids do get left out of social stuff if others are drinking and smoking weed. He will be fine in college. I would force him to join one activity, club, sport, or group in college. Tell him it can be anything but he must join an organized activity of some kind. This can be good for kids who don’t reach out naturally. Be grateful you don’t have an alcoholic pot head. Some things I hear are so concerning to me. I have two friends whose sons in 8th suddenly changed friend groups this year because kids in their group at private were already vaping and heading into other things. [/quote]

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