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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]

There is no need for you to "act" around this child, and no need for you to be so nervous and tie yourself up in knots about offending your new friend.
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So if I ask how how old he is and what grade, and ignore him from then on because I've never successful interacted with a child before, you're saying that's ok?  That he won't feel hurt and his mom won't be offended?[/quote]

More than likely if he's the only kid, he'll need some parent attention or activity, but that's his mom's responsibility. Just be aware that you friend will not be able to give you her full attention if her child is with her. What do you plan to do with your new friend? Invite her over for coffee? Go for a walk? Go to the park? Or ask her what kind of activity would work well for them. Probably better not to have them over to your house, until you're more comfortable.

In terms of interaction, for example if you're at the park and he comes over and talks to you, you listen/respond. If he asks you to push him on the swing, you push him. Don't get stressed out about this. You don't need to hold a long conversation with the kid, but do listen and respond as appropriate. [/quote]

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