GW - I think some kids might just be followers. I know my DS is certainly like that. I have watched him playing (with both older & younger kids) and he is very much a follower. It scares me a bit but I think we will just have to make extra effort to teach him that it's ok to say no to his friends, what to do if he's uncomfortable with what his friends are doing and that sort of thing. It is human nature for some people to be leaders and some to be followers. There is nothing wrong with that. I have asked DS's kindy teachers and they think he'll be fine (he'll be 5 in feb 2014). I am still a bit concerned but I don't intend to delay starting him at this stage. They change so much in just a few months. I have a while to decide in any case. I didn't see that story, I will have to look for it.




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