Anonymous wrote:Block the phone number from the phone and be done with it. How is this even a discussion?

It's a flip phone and I don't think it has "block" on it, though i could be wrong.

Block the phone number from the phone and be done with it. How is this even a discussion?

Anonymous wrote:After 52 declines - I think he could also stop replying - ghosting can be cruel but not sure there are any other options

He tries ghosting and the texts keep coming so he responds now and then.

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Anonymous wrote:I would tread gently, as the other child obviously has some social skills issues.

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

That’s fair. I really would talk to the guidance counselor. She might be able to set up a lunch bunch and help the other kid make more friends. ( or learn social skills). It’s not gossiping—it’s getting him help. Neither kid ever needs to know you made the call.

Good point! Will do-thanks!

Can’t he just block the number?

After 52 declines - I think he could also stop replying - ghosting can be cruel but not sure there are any other options

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Anonymous wrote:I would tread gently, as the other child obviously has some social skills issues.

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

OP again. Wanted to add my other child has some SS issues which is why we delayed giving a phone. We monitor for our 12 year old and he ever sent 52 texts I would be on him for it.

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Anonymous wrote:I would tread gently, as the other child obviously has some social skills issues.

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

That’s fair. I really would talk to the guidance counselor. She might be able to set up a lunch bunch and help the other kid make more friends. ( or learn social skills). It’s not gossiping—it’s getting him help. Neither kid ever needs to know you made the call.

Anonymous wrote:I would tread gently, as the other child obviously has some social skills issues.

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

Anonymous wrote:Do they go to the same school? School counselors can be very helpful in managing situations like this.

Yes, same school. I hate to involve the school counselor in something that isn't bullying. Plus, I mentioned it to my son and he was mortified. He does not want to have to talk it out. He just wants to be left alone.

He needs to tell the other kid not to text him so much. It's probably a child with Asperger's or social-communication issues, so it's wise to be tolerant and kind.

Just continue to avoid. Welcome to real life.

Do they go to the same school? School counselors can be very helpful in managing situations like this.

I would tread gently, as the other child obviously has some social skills issues.

He has texted back various excuses over the weeks and when that didn't work he gave a blunt "no thanks" but it continues. He thought the kid was Ok last year and hung out with him a little, but they didn't click much. He feels stalked and isn't interested now and it's making him really uncomfortable. He is now asking me for advice and I basically think he has done everything he should. I have read the texts and I think he handled it well. What would y'all suggest?