My son is in the fourth grade and will be turning 10 in November. His school is one that has K - 8th grade in it. A boy next door is starting to come to our yard to catch the bus and visit my son. He is in the 8th grade and I do not know how old he is. I do not know this boy and don't really feel comfortable about him coming here. When I look out the door to keep an eye on my sons he just gives me a look and says nothing. Am I being paranoid or do you all think that 4 years age difference is to much?
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September 4, 2008 at 11:56am
Talk with your kids about it and see what the other boy is talking to them about...
I wouldn't freak out (yet)... But definitely keep an eye on the situation.
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September 4, 2008 at 11:56am
Since hes your neighbor I would get to know his parents. That would give you a clue to what kind of kid he is.
September 4, 2008 at 7:58am
check it out........ see if the other boy hs any friends to play with ... do they have any smilar likes .. dislikes etc...
does your son feel comfortable around him.............. or doesnt say anything
September 4, 2008 at 4:38am
yea see whats up..he is polly bullying ur son or sum
September 3, 2008 at 8:25pm
But it is a shame that nowadays we have to be so concerned for our children. Although I agree you should be cautious about the situation with your son and this boy. The older boy is probably just a nice kid. I'd just check out with your son about what he thinks and maybe even try to get to know the older boy yourself so you can be a better judge of the relationship.
September 3, 2008 at 3:32pm
Maybe he's intimidated by boys his age so he's more comfortable hanging out with your son..keep an eye on him though
~DaeDae~
September 3, 2008 at 2:29pm
If the boy does not say anything to you he might be shy. Try starting conversation and you can tell by his body language if it is just shyness. If not he is just being rude and then I would consider not allowing him over anymore.
September 3, 2008 at 12:48pm
just keep an ey on them
August 23, 2008 at 9:55am
I THINK IT DEPENDS OF ON THE KIDS THEMSELVES AND THEIR MATURITY. I WOULD JUST OBSERVE WHAT IS GOING ON AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE AND DO WHAT YOU FEEL IS RIGHT.
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August 20, 2008 at 4:12pm
ive always had older friends but i believe at that age it might make a diff. but then again this guy could be a good kid and you have nothing to worry about