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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you’re too worried.  Because of his age, he’s excited to have this new amazing ability to be absorbed into books on his own.  I would only say he can’t read during social situations, like lunch, dinner, recess, play dates.  Otherwise, let him read.   Reading is a wonderful way to relax for an introvert, and it’s better for you then vegging in front of the TV.[/quote]

This is advice.  My niece is like this.  She never puts a book down.  But my sister and her DH don't see it as a problem.  They laugh it off like "what are we going to tell her to do, stop reading?"

But yes, that's exactly what they need to do.  For example, at beach vacations with the grandparents, she stays behind in the house to read.  Or at weekend gatherings, she sits and reads instead of socializing with her cousins.

And they've mostly given up on getting her to try new things.  any sports or hobbies are met with resistance, and they allow it because "at least she's reading"

And it is a problem.  Boundaries and limits for any activity are a good things[/quote]

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