A shout out to fathers. HELP!

[LMA]

In reception the teacher should be very aware of how the children are coping socially and ensuring through classroom seating and activities that they have every chance to form bonds with others.

Having said that, kids eventually find their place... The quiet kids stick together, naughty kids stick together, etc...

I'm sure he'll be fine... (good that you notice and care though!)

X2 Nothing to worry about at an early age

[Rik E Boy]

I like to read and write on this forum because, well it's nice, and passe's the time.
I have a need to ask people out there for some advice.
My middle child is having a real hard time getting used to school life, not the learning part, but the making friends bit.
He is a nice boy, who I think has been brought up properly with manners, & to respect other people.
He likes what all kid's at aged 5 like, but seems to be the one on the outer with others because he is not absolutley nuts, or does not, "fit the mould".

Any advice?

Don't worry. He'll be fine. Just don't ask him if he's 'made any friends yet'. If he just bes himself eventually he'll find a buddy. Take the pressure right off and be his mate. Take the opportunity to be his mate because it won't be long before he won't need you to be his mate and he'll get a life of his own. Allow him to be the invidual he is and make him feel special for it at home to compensate for the lack of it at school.

He's already doing better than me when I was 5. I was a blonde haired kid going to school in Marrickville Sydney. Lots of Greeks and Italians there. I used to get bashed all the time. They sent me to all these child shrinks 'why is this kid so quiet and withdrawn'. Eventually I let slip to my Mum I was copping a hiding almost daily. She went bunta at the school and eventually I went to another school.

I don't remember any of this shit my Mum told me. As I received endless love and support at home my early tough times didn't leave a mark on me. Your boy has nothing to worry about as long as he has a loving father.

regards,

REB

[Dogwatcher]

I would probably be living alone with my dog, somewhere out the back of Mount Mary.

I have a mate who lives out that way...with his dog.

is his name Lockett?

My mate, or the dog?

[Dogwatcher]

Your boy has nothing to worry about as long as he has a loving father.

Great closing line.

[Brodlach]

I like to read and write on this forum because, well it's nice, and passe's the time.
I have a need to ask people out there for some advice.
My middle child is having a real hard time getting used to school life, not the learning part, but the making friends bit.
He is a nice boy, who I think has been brought up properly with manners, & to respect other people.
He likes what all kid's at aged 5 like, but seems to be the one on the outer with others because he is not absolutley nuts, or does not, "fit the mould".

Any advice?

Don't worry. He'll be fine. Just don't ask him if he's 'made any friends yet'. If he just bes himself eventually he'll find a buddy. Take the pressure right off and be his mate. Take the opportunity to be his mate because it won't be long before he won't need you to be his mate and he'll get a life of his own. Allow him to be the invidual he is and make him feel special for it at home to compensate for the lack of it at school.

He's already doing better than me when I was 5. I was a blonde haired kid going to school in Marrickville Sydney. Lots of Greeks and Italians there. I used to get bashed all the time. They sent me to all these child shrinks 'why is this kid so quiet and withdrawn'. Eventually I let slip to my Mum I was copping a hiding almost daily. She went bunta at the school and eventually I went to another school.

I don't remember any of this shit my Mum told me. As I received endless love and support at home my early tough times didn't leave a mark on me. Your boy has nothing to worry about as long as he has a loving father.

regards,

REB

WOW REB, one of the best things I have ever read on here.