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MYTH vs TRUTH: Friendship

By Alex Lesage

MYTH: Your kid will learn to make friends naturally.
TRUTAº Some kids don’t pick up social cues through osmosis.
They need coaching, context, and space to try without shame.

Making friends isn’t automatic for everyone.
For some kids, it’s like learning a second language. One full of unwritten rules, missed signals, and invisible expectations.

That doesn’t make them broken.
It makes the system blind.

If you’ve ever watched your kid orbit a group…
Hover near the edges…
Say “I don’t care” when they clearly do…
You get it.

You’re not a bad parent.
Your kid isn’t failing.
They just need a bridge.

No Shame, No Pity, No Cure Needed

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