tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7398980693639896962.post5505208914404978933..comments2023-06-29T11:51:55.674-04:00Comments on I scrap 4 love: How to make a boy make a friendCherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17222858329906754129noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7398980693639896962.post-70508785875829696692007-05-11T07:28:00.000-04:002007-05-11T07:28:00.000-04:00The ONLY kink in the money advice would be that DS...The ONLY kink in the money advice would be that DS would say something one day to the affect, "My mom payed me to play with you" and that may not fly well with the kid nor the parents, KWIM? <BR/><BR/>You just never know what is going on in their heads at this age, especially boys. It was very hard for me to make new friends since I moved around and lot and went to new schools a lot. Also, DS may be rebelling against you in a way because <I>YOU</I> want him to make this kid his friend and he just isn't going to. Maybe if you just leave it alone for awhile he'll come around. He may see that this is getting to you and he may like that. Not saying HE WANTS to hurt you but this is the age that kids like to make their parents miserable and you have a few years that you'll have to go through this. So, be there for him but not so noticably. If he thinks you want to know too much he may clam up more. Kids at this age feel like they are being interrogated when they are asked questions and they resent that. (I remember...) So, I think making him go to the bus stop alone is a good thing. You're giving him responsiblity and showing him he's more grown up for being able to walk alone, so he may respond more positively. <BR/><BR/>I dunno..I may be way off base. I'm just trying to remember when I was that age...<BR/><BR/>GOOD LUCKJenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17544428912657036532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7398980693639896962.post-23484683491400326772007-05-08T17:42:00.000-04:002007-05-08T17:42:00.000-04:00I like Michele's suggestion...money speaks volumne...I like Michele's suggestion...money speaks volumnes at these kids ages!!! If the boy lives in your neighborhood could you "take a walk" (with the intent to stop at their house....but what ds doesn't know won't hurt him)? I think that sending him to the bus stop on his own is a great idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7398980693639896962.post-32261997906166116182007-05-08T09:37:00.000-04:002007-05-08T09:37:00.000-04:00Making him walk to the bus stop will help. But als...Making him walk to the bus stop will help. But also maybe bridery always works! Did with me! If Cody wanted something, I had to get something in return that I wanted him to do. Since the boy rides the same bus does he live close too? Maybe bribe with money. 1.00 for everyday that he talks to him until the end of school. And 5.00 if he comes over and plays. Do that at first then once he realizes the kid is cool - then stop paying lol. And the money can be used during the summer to do things (like the movies or Putt Putt. And of coarse the kid now being a friend would go too.Michele L from Tampahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02366483519514017266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7398980693639896962.post-21966059699788278292007-05-07T12:48:00.000-04:002007-05-07T12:48:00.000-04:00I think you're on the right track with making him ...I think you're on the right track with making him go to the bus stop by himself. I hope it works. Jenny was always incredibly shy and would never initiate conversations, much less relationships, but she outgrew it by the time she hit her teens. She's a regular social butterfly now, lol. <BR/><BR/>Hugs,<BR/>LorettaLorettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222948630932253664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7398980693639896962.post-37919740441110785532007-05-07T09:40:00.000-04:002007-05-07T09:40:00.000-04:00I am afraid I don't have any great advice for you ...I am afraid I don't have any great advice for you about DS. Hopefully things will change!<BR/><BR/>Had fun cropping with you yesterday! Hope you have a great Monday...24 is on tonight!Camihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08434702566230545712noreply@blogger.com