I have just been thinking about this a lot. Ds6 (just finished k) had a hard time with this. He does like Star Wars and Ninjago, but more to know everything about it. Then he uses this to play with other kids. I think some kids didn't like this (Esp when ds would read their books to them.) he then tried excessive silliness, because he does wants kids to play with him.
When swim team started, I found him standing in the corner by himself. This week, he was with boys 2-3 years older with similar swimming ability; it was great. He was acting like himself. Yesterday, we went to a co- worker's pool party with 5 other families (none of the kids knew each other). Ds played with every single kid 2yrs- 10yrs. He made up pool games, swam, was himself.
I'm trying to work on helping him learn a few things: he can have different friends for different reasons, people should like you for you- you don't have to change to fit in, finding a "real" friend.
On one hand, Iknow he needs to relate/ be able to talk to age peers. Helping him learn some of that is a good thought- my ds is self- motivated about that for now. But, I am so happy and relieved to have my sweet, fun boy back! I'm scared for school next year. (This year, he just felt so bad. He thought all the kids hated him.)
I will be following this thread to hear thoughts/ ideas.
Btw, my ds also LOVES playing with me or dh- esp one on one.
So, I have no advice. I need advice/ ideas in this area as well.
