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How to encourage social life -Tweens

Ella108 · 2024-07-15 10:33:09

Hi, as a parent to tween, I'm noticing the life nowadays is so different than before and obviously, there's more technology and people are getting less socialable in real life. When my child was in preschool and in primary, I would arrange playdates to encourage socialising, most of whom have now moved to different schools…

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15-07-2024 11:33am

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Ella108

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Hi, as a parent to tween, I'm noticing the life nowadays is so different than before and obviously, there's more technology and people are getting less socialable in real life.
When my child was in preschool and in primary, I would arrange playdates to encourage socialising, most of whom have now moved to different schools or away from the city we live....however I feel lost now, at this age, because my child is independent enough ( but again it's a tricky age, where they can't just go everywhere freely on their own )
Not into sports like hurling or football ( social games) so it gets even trickier
I would love any ideas to help my child who Loves arts crafts, gymnastics, swimming. Also puzzles and boardgames. And mostly hangs out with one child who is few months younger ( one class junior to hers) and very occasionally some classmates....so not a lot of friends
What do you do as parents of tweens, any advice appreciated.
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