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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Both my 7th grader and 9th grader have lunch periods with no friends in it.  My 9th grade DS says he enjoys time to himself.  He’s on his phone, which he has said most kids are doing the same.  My 7th grade DD isn’t thrilled but has friends.  Just not at the same period.  I explain that it’s a good skill to learn to be comfortable by yourself.  As long as they aren’t sad about it, mine are learning how to be fine with just being alone (which they know is different than lonely).  [/quote]

Same for my 8th and 10th graders.

My HS kid goes to his favorite teacher classroom sometimes and then finds friends there. My 8th grader is happy to play on his phone, which then attracts other buddies to join.

OP- Have them bring in lunch that way it is easier for them to move around. [/quote]

Two of my kids do this as well, including my very social DD.  In 8th grade, she ate lunch every day in the library because she didn't have close friends with her at lunch and she wanted a break.  My younger DS also does it because the cafeteria is so busy and a bit overwhelming for him.  He goes to the band room every day.  There are some other kids there but he can either engage with them or sit quietly.  When older DS was in HS, he took his Nintendo Switch and played at lunch.  Sometimes kids would join him and they'd chat about games, other times, he'd just do his own thing. [/quote]

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