“socialization” has been a bit of an issue around here for me lately, and I wanted to throw this out there. My son turns 4 this week, and he just does not function very well in social situations - he completely shuts down around unfamiliar kids, and is awkward and stressed even around those he [...]
What do you do when your child/teen wants to have friends that are closer if not their age?
Friendships made on mutual interests stand a much better chance at longevity than friendships made on nothing more than both are homeschooled.
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They’ve never expressed to me that they need to be around people their own age. They meet [...]