Try to get to the bottom of why he is so introverted. His activity level in sports is great. Those are team things, and one would think he would make a friend there? Does he like to read? If yes, ask him what kind of book he would likeAnyone suggest books for a teenage boy who is extremely introverted?
I personally think that all boys are slightly socially retarded. My girls are so open to making friends and more than that, they have somehow picked up on the skills to make friends, contact them and organize things(They are 9 and 5) My son, who is 12 now was not at all the same. He's a fun kid and also involved in sports and music. When I noticed this about him (around age 6-7) I started talking to him about exchanging phone numbers, reminding him to call friends and letting him know when he could invite a friend over or go DO something. Now he has all of this down pat. I don't think tossing a book at a 15 year old is really going to help. Wont he just groan and ask you to leave him alone? (haha) I would just gently nudge him like I did my son. Have a party at your house for one of the sports teams. Make friends yourself with some of the other parents and get to know the kids. Suggest that he call a friend to go to the movies. There are ways that you can gently encourage him without making him feel like a giant dork. Imagine your mother yapping about your social life. I'm sure he already feels bad about it, help him build up a little self confidence and I'm sure he will eventually make some friends. Good luck :)
i think oracle has this pretty much answered, but in addition, i'm sure he does have friends esp considering he plays soccer and basketball, both which require lots of interaction. its difficult not to make at least some friends in those situations. it just seems like he needs to be a little more confident, but plz don't pressure him too much.
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