Question
My 5 year old son is having problems with some kids at church. We go to a small church and they usually have kindergarten through 5th grade together for Sunday school and Childrens church. We also attend a homeschool co-op at the church too. He has two good friends at church that are his age but when they aren't there, the other boys who are a few years older won't play with him or sit by him. He feels like an outcast. These boys are quite disrespectful to adults and disruptive during class as well. My son doesn't really want to be with them but he at least wants someone to be kind to him and acknowledge him. I don't blame him for not wanting to hang out with them as they are often in trouble and not well behaved. My son is shy, sweet and very well behaved. The boys he is friends with have more of a personality like my son. He gets really upset when they aren't there and feels alone. I don't know if I need to encourage him to toughen up for when the only kids there are the crazy ones or what I should do?? Thank You!
