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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op I have boys and a son this age. Can't you ask him what the problem is? "They didn't click" is ridiculous. They were together for what, an hour? And they are going to the same school next year?  I would make him go, once, unless there was a serious problem you missed[/quote]

Actually, not only did I notice some major differences in our boys, but I also asked my DS and his reasons confirmed my thoughts as to WHY they didn't click. In addition, his mom referenced a few of his special traits. Getting into the reasons on this board serve no purpose. At the end of the day, DS didn't "click" with the other boy because of a number of differences. I would never "make" a 10 yr old play with a kid with whom he had nothing in common. And, no, I'm not going to get into what the "differences" are. [/quote]

Just be evasive - if the kid has similar "special traits" as my kid, she'll pick up that your son doesn't want to be friends, because it's the theme song of this boy's life.

She's hoping for a buddy for her kid- it's why she's being persistent. She'll get the message so there's no reason to be blunt unless you need to be. [/quote]

I'm sorry.  I hope my son never changes - he's five and will happily play with anyone (played with an autistic boy at the park the other day - was a little puzzled at times by the boy's behavior, but had a great time nonetheless with his "friend").

I too grew up playing with my parents' friends' kids.  My siblings and I were the weird, unpopular kids, but my parents' friends' kids nonetheless happily played with us all through elementary school and jr. high. It's not that hard, people, to be kind and open.
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