He has always been shy but only with other kids...not adults. To top it off we just moved and he started a new school and now went from one friend to none. I feel so sad for him and don't know what to say to him to help him make friends. He is very smart and well spoken for his age and gets frustrated w/other kids his age.
I put him karate when we got here soemthing that he has wanted to do forever..but still with 6 kids in the class he won't ask their names or talk to them. What can I do to help?
Thanks for any help!
2006-11-21 10:17:32 · 10 answers · asked by MaryJaneD 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I should add we moved into an apartment which is already tight on space and he shares a room w/his baby brother for now.
2006-11-21 10:24:38 · update #1
I was painfully shy as a child - my parents would bring around the children of their friends and it would take me HOURS to warm up enough to talk to them.. Just like your son, I had no problem interacting with adults. The good news is - i grew out of it!! One day I just decided to be outgoing and changed. Give your son time, space, and opportunities to interact with kids, but don't try to force him or make him feel bad for not having a ton of friends. This way, the friends he chooses will be good ones!
2006-11-21 10:27:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He'll make friends in time. I went to 4 different schools from preK to 1st grade. I think a lot of kids are shy at that age...I was for the first week or two, that's natural. I was shy, and was not very good at introducing myself to strangers, but after a little while I warmed up and made friends quickly. Maybe you should make a play date with just one other kid from his class. He might be intimidated with large groups of children.
2006-11-21 13:19:01 · answer #2 · answered by tangyterp83 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any chance he is an only child? They are often more comfortable around adults than children, and do get frustrated with age mates lack of vocabulary. Mine was like that. Why not see if you can invite just one at a time round to play, or a small party?
2006-11-21 10:21:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
How about inviting some of the kids in his Karate class for a playdate? That way you can meet some other parents too.
2006-11-21 10:20:57 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try having one kid over to your house for a play date and you can supervise at first and then see how they do on their own. Get both kids interested in a video game and they will be chatting and hollering in a matter of minutes. Next have the play date at the other kids house and it should get easier!If you are there he will be at ease.
2006-11-21 10:28:12 · answer #5 · answered by single mom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get involved with a church group that has a good program - its a great place for kids to make friends.
2006-11-21 14:10:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
maybe he doesn't like the kids in his class.maybe he feels unsafe at the sametime.try to invite the kids to a outdoor activity maybe he will make friends
2006-11-21 10:21:43 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
awww thats so sad u should make play dates
its the best way 4 him to make some friends
hell feel safe since ull be there with him and
u can prevent any kid 4rm bulling him
2006-11-21 10:26:37 · answer #8 · answered by Dahlia 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sometimes u need to let him work it, theres always that on special kid that will introduce him to others, so hes feels more acccepepted,
2006-11-21 10:28:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
send him to his new school without his pants
2006-11-21 10:23:10 · answer #10 · answered by sam_sw18 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋