He also hates outdoor activities and sports...anything I should be concerned about?
2007-01-09 03:17:04 · 21 answers · asked by gmcnky 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Simply put YES
2007-01-09 03:22:34 · answer #1 · answered by n2u_n2000 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Keep in mind that not every child develops the same. If it's your child and you feel that it's inappropriate or lacking in maturity, it's up to you to make that change by refocusing your child's interest. If he does not like sports, perhaps he enjoys playing video games that may seem aggressive, if that is the case, he just might take an interest in Marital Arts. If he enjoys building or is close with this Mother, he just might enjoy creative activities such as Arts and Crafts, Lego's, Drawing, Decorating, etc. There are a lot of things a child can do in assisting them with their educational/mental development, it's just you sitting down with your child and finding out what his interest are, what he enjoys, and another thing to think about....If you and his Mother are no longer together, the Pj's and the Cuddling of the Stuffed Animals, can be an escape/safety zone. It could be that when you and his Mother were together, that was around the age he felt safe in his environment...harmony because his parents were together...tucking him in to bed with what: His One piece PJ's and his Cuddly Stuffed Animals. Talk with your child and see how he's doing...You just might learn more than you thought you knew. Take care and Good Luck...(smiles)
2007-01-09 05:21:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, I don't appreciate those who have responded with your son being gay (and I am happily married and very much heterosexual). This is a serious concern you have about the boy, and for them to give such a smartass answer to it shows not only their stupidity, but also their unconcern for a young life at the critical stage as well.
I am studying to be a teacher. From what you described, it sounds like he has what I call the "Radar Syndrome" (from the TV series M*A*S*H). There may be some serious socialization issues outside of the home. My guess is that he is being picked on, bullied, and relentlessly teased at school, and the only place he knows to find his security is with the stuffed animal and p.j.'s. He is also at that age when he body is starting to go through the changes of puberty, and it may be a scary and uneasy time for him right now, and he doesn't know who to turn to about it.
I do believe you should have a talk with him about it, but not before you have one with his teacher first. Find out how well he gets along with his peers at school. Other things that may be playing into this is if he is overweight, or is starting to break out with acne, both can be serious causes of insecurity, as they make him an inviting target for riducule from others who don't have to deal with such difficulities.
And, what about his home life as well? Does he have older siblings who are vicious in teasing them. Are you and your spouse still together, and, if you are, do you create an environment that makes him feel safe? Does he know he can come talk to you about this without being lectured, teased, or made fun of as well. If he's getting a lot of this at school, he may think he will get the same thing at home, and has decided to stifle the problem. If that is the case, then all he has right now for security is his stuffed animal and p.j.'s.
2007-01-11 00:05:44 · answer #3 · answered by rhino 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All children develop at different rates. Some boys start going through puberty at 11 years old, while some don't start until they are 15. My step-son is 12, and while he doesn't wear PJ's he does still like to cuddle his animals, especially the ones he got from people he cares about. But I do think it has to do with some emotional problems. My step-son lost his grandmother a year ago, and I noticed that he reverted back to childish behavior. You should talk to him and find out if there is anything that has been bothering him lately.
2007-01-09 03:31:24 · answer #4 · answered by crystal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I am not going to say it is weird, but it is unusual. My son is in 5th grade and I couldn't pay him to wear one piece PJ's. He doesn't like stuffed animals, but he does have a blanket that he has had since he was a baby that he likes to lay on his pillow and sleep on. But now my son plays all kinds of sports. If this behavior keeps up, I might would then get a little concerned.
2007-01-09 07:23:58 · answer #5 · answered by Caleb's Mom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is that weird? I don't know why people must analize every little tiny thing until it's made to sound wrong. Why can't a boy have stuffed animals??? I can't understand why this is weird. I can't believe someone got a 6th grader to put on those pjs! LOL
2007-01-09 06:18:11 · answer #6 · answered by musicpanther67 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Awww--no I don't think so--It sounds kind of cute--It's like this is his last bit of clinging on to childhood before he REALLY grows up and moves into the big boy adolescent stage--He will outgrow it--and sooner than you think--he will go through so many changes and you will wonder where your little boy went! let him grow up at his own pace--he has the rest of his life to be a big man--the adult world is scary for adults let alone young boys on the brink of adolescence--if he is comforting himself taht's good...But I would pay attention and see if there are any specific reasons why he is needing to feel comforted or safe (other than growing up, etc...) otherwise-let him be---he has a right to do what he wants when he is sleeping and in the privacy of his own room...
2007-01-09 04:20:13 · answer #7 · answered by Shay 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He may be just developing emotionally at a different rate from the rest of the boys his age. My son is 11 and cuddles a teddy bear at night.
2007-01-09 04:12:58 · answer #8 · answered by tunafish 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you the one who bought the 1 pc. pj's? Get rid of them!
Get rid of all, but his favorite stuffed animal too!
Sounds like he needs an older brother, father, or male role model to tell and show him what most 6th. grade boys do!
He's going to get teased for these things!
2007-01-09 04:41:37 · answer #9 · answered by Lucky 7 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
sorry to say but it sounds like he may be a little spoiled or just acting like a baby still....my son is in 6th grade and for a couple of years now all he wants to sleep in is boxer shorts and a t-shirt and sometimes pajama pants in the winter....maybe there are some other issues going on....Good Luck!!
2007-01-09 03:28:42 · answer #10 · answered by Em H. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be unusual with respect to the majority of 6th grade boys, but it's not harmful. He most likely will grow out of it when he goes into puberty. If he is happy, I don't see any real need to prod him into something else.
2007-01-09 07:01:04 · answer #11 · answered by stickboy_127 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋