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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]You need to let him be. This is his issue to solve or not as he chooses. By HS they are old enough to make changes they want to make. [/quote]

No she doesn’t need to let him be.  Not if he’s unhappy with no friends.  I understand how tough that is for a mother.  My son had difficulties starting in 8th grade.  To make it worse his sister was one of the most popular girls at school.

My son was agreeable to my involvement.  He had cousins he was close with and they had great times through middle school when they all went in different directions. In high school I signed him up for activities so he wouldn’t be so isolated.  9th grade was the worst because we moved and he found it difficult to fit in.   My husband and I brought him to the movies with us, to plays and then out to eat.   He went to games and performances of family members.  Not ideal but anything to keep him from being isolated and dwelling on it.

At 16 he started to have long term girl friends and that helped.   But I never just let him be.  I did not want him to find the dark web or whatever kids due when they are isolated.  [/quote]

np Yes, but, it is very difficult to have the mom help out socially.  Kids aren't as kind. If son is motivated he will find a way.  The only thing she can do is encourage..have him develop interests like playing pickleball for example[/quote]

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