'My son is in a hyper-competitive, athletic friend group, and this year he’s beginning to understand his spot in the sports pecking order.'
Then there is the general teasing — the kind that is just woven into the interactions of many young boys without intentional malice or forethought. I think these comments are often meant to be funny, or form connections, but they can be hard for a sensitive recipient like my son. Silly comments about his clothes or haircut feel hurtful and leave him questioning his friendships.
So, currently his outlook on his friendships changes daily. I’m watching him take a lot personally, and I see him trying to figure out what relationships work for him, and where he fits amongst his peers. His feelings get hurt, he gets annoyed, he feels left out, and he has big opinions on all of it. I think a more veteran mom would call these growing pains. And boy, are they hard to watch.
As his mom I want him to feel happy, comfortable, and supported all the time. I want him to feel welcomed by every friend group and appreciated by his classmates. I want everyone to pick him first, laugh loudly at his jokes, and compliment his kindness. Because when I see an ounce of disappointment or sadness on his face, I feel it in my bones. And I would do anything to take it away.
But of course, none of that is possible. Because these growing pains will serve him well: they will teach him necessary life lessons and help him navigate future social situations. I have a feeling this rollercoaster ride is going to be long for both of us, and we’re just getting started. But we’ve gotta live through it.
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