at what age do children start interacting with other?

Question

at what age will they start playing together instead of on thier own

the child in mind is the second of 3 and he is 2.
he is my nephew
my son is also 2yrs and also the second of 3 and he will play with others kids in a group whereas my nephew will prefer to stay in the corner playin by himself and watching his siblings/cousins

he is certanitly not shy!
he just shows not interest in group play.
he dont talk much either wheras you cab have a conversation with my 2yr old

Answer 1

Me and my friends had baby girls at the same time. They are two now and my daughter is only just beginning to play hard with her but I would say about 1 1/2 they were really talking to each other.
Keep in mind some kids are more shy then others. If he is not wanting to play with other kids by 3 I would ask his Dr.

Answer 2

what ever you do dont be worried about it - the kid will come around in his own time. if people get worried or pushy to much with itthe kid will pick up on it and start gettin more worried around the whole thing - in other words will get more shy and reluctant to get involved because the adults are gettin worried and acting scared - is the kid healthy and reasonably happy?
if so no probs then. jsut put him in places, in the normal course of things where he can interact with others. perhaps at some of those times organsie some games that involve him to let him build some confidance with a few kids - but give it time if the kid hits 6 and doesnt well ok start pushin things a little but be ok and fun with it - the kids wellbeing will rest heavly on the well being of the adults and others round him (same as any kid), and some kids bloom later than others - alls normal.

look to encouraging a kids strengths, not weaknesses, confidence is the first thing to go when you start questioning it.

Answer 3

It could just be that the child in question likes playing on his own more and that could just be his personality. If not and this happens between the ages of 2 and 3 mostly sometimes even 4. Don't be worried though every child develops at different ages and even if you think they are slower than others they tend to catch up in no time.

Answer 4

I'd say from day one even if it is just watching each other - and children are all different - my eldest two always played together (and still do when they get together!) yet my third was more of a loner until I *made* him join the cubs like the other two.My youngest was quite happy playing alone or in a group so he had the best of all worlds!
My two eldest grandsons played together but now the older one wants to be more independent yet the middle one will play with his younger brother even though he is four years older - he is just being considerate to his brother and he's only seven year's of age!

Answer 5

I had a few friends that were pregnant at the same time and we swapped babysitting so my baby interacted with kids early on but once they start getting mobile and sitting up babies will play on their own and not really together until much older but I didn't notice the younger babies doing things faster because the older ones could crawl or walk but I'm sure it does happen.

Answer 6

Babies can start interacting and playing with each other as soon as they are physically able to reach each other. My babies have all wanted to join in and play when they are nine to ten months old. Some children though are naturally more reserved, and prefer their own company to others. It's the same for adults...some adults like to just sit and watch what is going on, others like to be the centre of attention.

Answer 7

I would say from about 2 and a half til 3. My daughter has just turned two and shows no interest in paying with others yet. She will play alongside them, but doesn't have the powers to share and interact yet.
The time will come for you. Revel in them at this age as it go's by so fast! Boo hoo!!

Answer 8

about 2 really - don't worry about him he will move into the group when he's ready or curiosity gets the better of him about the games the others are playing.
my son was like this - he preferred to look at books or to play on his own but after a while he just couldn't help himself and joined in - while he's watching the others he is learning how they interact and the 'pecking ' order.

Answer 9

between 3 and 4

Answer 10

Don't worry, this is normal. Usually around 3 they will interact more. At 2 years they like to play with others, but it is more parallel play than actual interacting with each other. When your nephew is off by himself playing but watching the other kids play, in his mind he is playing with them.