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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would tread gently, as the other child obviously has some social skills issues.[/quote]

OP here. I figured that and neither I nor my son want to upset this kid, but he has a right to say "no."[/quote]

No one is saying he doesn't have the "right to say no."

But, this is your opportunity to have him advocate for himself. This is not dangerous or threatening situation. He has to be able to say: "Larlo, you've been texting me a lot. And it's making me [uncomfortable/fell awkward]. I don't appreciate being texted 52 times in a day. I'll see you in school." If it escalates, THEN you get the school involved.

It sounds like BOTH boys need some social skills, but in different ways.[/quote]

When somebody is really obsessive you sometimes need to [b]walk on eggshells.[/b] Your suggestion could [b]make things escalate IMO. [/b]If a child has already declined many times that should be clear enough and if it isn't then [b]there are other things going on where it makes more sense to have a counselor involved.[/b][/quote]

This is the issue. It is not fair to the other kid that he doesn't get it - that is where [b]his parents should be helping him[/b]!

It is also not fair to OP's kid - it is a problem on many levels, not least of which [b]when this other kid loses his sh*t and escalates matters, because his parents failed him[/b]. Then, what happens, the other kids parents will (guaranteed) try to get OP's kid in trouble - because the other kid doesn't take a hint.  The other kid's parents need to pay more attention to their own chid and stay in their lane, because otherwise their kid will be in hot water quick.

Where are his parents, OP?  Talk to the school counselor, and don't downplay your concerns. You don't want this to escalate, but it will.  [b]The apple does not fall far from the tree.  [/b][/quote]

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