

Human: How can I get my son to open up and make friends? He's at a new school and feels really awkward.

Assistant: I’m sorry that he’s struggling with making friends, that’s no fun for him.  Have you talked to him about it?  Maybe the two of you can have a strategy session, or maybe he just needs some time to adjust to his new school and make friends with his classmates.


Human: How can I get my son to open up and make friends? He's at a new school and feels really awkward.

Assistant: It’s hard to say how best to help, since we’re not entirely sure what you mean. But I can tell you that I believe children who are reluctant to reach out to others might have a hard time making friends because they lack the confidence that comes from making meaningful connections with others.
How can I get my son to open up and make friends? He's at a new school and feels really awkward.
I’m sorry that he’s struggling with making friends, that’s no fun for him.  Have you talked to him about it?  Maybe the two of you can have a strategy session, or maybe he just needs some time to adjust to his new school and make friends with his classmates.
It’s hard to say how best to help, since we’re not entirely sure what you mean. But I can tell you that I believe children who are reluctant to reach out to others might have a hard time making friends because they lack the confidence that comes from making meaningful connections with others.