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[quote=Anonymous]OP again.  It sounds like some of you assume that Andy is shy and would do better in small group settings to come out of his shell, but that’s not his issue; he actually seems confident and comfortable at school and in large groups.  My impression is that he’s just not as interested in connecting with other kids and doesn’t have shared interests.  I guess he’s a little behind socially?  He turns 7 at the end of summer.

I don’t do one-on-one play dates because I’m busy like everyone else.  I WFM, have two ailing parents, and older kids I have to drive around.  I sign DS up for sports and classes with friends and at this age, it’s like a play date.  DS, Andy and a third boy take a weekly sports class, and we hang out for a while afterwards.  Andy barely interacts with the two other boys and spends more time trying to hang out with the moms.  I think if Ann wants her son to make friends, she needs to guide his interactions more.  My DD used to have play dates with a ND boy in second grade, and the boy’s mom scaffolded their interactions by bringing board games and suggesting activities such as scooters.  I was and am totally fine with this.  And for those of you who ask why I don’t help with the scaffolding, it’s because I’m really busy and squeaking by as it is.

Ann and I used to go for a power walk after school drop-off, and I’m going to suggest we pick this up again.  [/quote]

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