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[quote=Anonymous]My 4th grader is young for his grade and not very athletic. This is relevant because I feel like many boys his age play travel sports or sports that require a commitment 3-4 days a week. Since they don’t text each other yet to make plans, friendships seem to strengthen among those kids who spend time together at the sport or activity.

We were slow to re-join sports and arrange play dates in 2021 and remained wary of covid a bit longer than other families and I realized too late how that hindered my son’s social life and social development. In 2nd and 3rd grade he was invited to lots of parties, but mostly girls. I also think he was sometimes a pity invite. Like the mom added him, not the BD kid. Compared to other 4th grade boys we know, my kid is pretty chill and polite. Other moms tell me he is a “good influence”.

This year he has already been to 4 parties for 10yr old boys (he is 9 and 2 months). We let him start riding his bike around the neighborhood with other 4th and 5th graders and walking home from school with friends one day a week. The independence seems to have helped him build those friendships. That or the age / maturity difference is finally becoming less of an issue. [/quote]

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