I found a social skills group for DS12 and explained to him (as best I could) that this is to help him have a better time at school, especially with teachers.

He is flipping out, saying he WON'T go, that I can't force him, and he does not want to do this kind of group counseling. He likes individual counseling, so that's not the problematic piece.

Of course--I can force him, but not sure that will be productive.

I'm looking for advice. Does it make sense to require this? Why or why not? I'm flummoxed.