My child only wants to play with one kid. how do I get her to make other friends?
user
Well, the first step would be to understand what’s going on. Does your child feel that she is being treated unfairly or bullied?  Or is she being a bully?  Does she have other friends at home?  Are you happy with her social skills?  Is there anything different going on at school?  Does the other child have a strong personality?
assistant
My child is treated fine but just not interested in playing with other friends besides the one.
user
Is there something in the relationship that she likes?  Or, are there unmet needs that she’s hoping the friend will address?
assistant
I just want her to make other friends
user
Okay, so your daughter is interested in this one kid, and has a good relationship with that kid, but doesn’t have other friends?
assistant
My child only wants to play with one kid. how do I get her to make other friends?
user
Well, the first step would be to understand what’s going on. Does your child feel that she is being treated unfairly or bullied?  Or is she being a bully?  Does she have other friends at home?  Are you happy with her social skills?  Is there anything different going on at school?  Does the other child have a strong personality?
assistant
My child is treated fine but just not interested in playing with other friends besides the one.
user
Is there something in the relationship that she likes?  Or, are there unmet needs that she’s hoping the friend will address?
assistant
I just want her to make other friends
user
I can’t just wish it away, unless there’s a problem with her friend.  I don’t want to change your feelings about what’s going on, but you can change your feelings about how she treats her friend.  Are you sure she’s not being mean or bad?
assistant
My child only wants to play with one kid. how do I get her to make other friends?