I had a similar experience. I told my kids that it's unfortunate they only have a small pool of people around them and that in the future it will get better because they will meet people who have similar interest to them when they study/do courses, or get a job or just go and check things out., and thats what happened. I've been mulling it over lately and parents who make friends with other parents can help. The way you interact with others and start a conversation teaches them a lot. I got my boy to try sports and encoraged him to go and find out about his interests. Try sports or other clubs during or after school activities. Ask him what he could do to change the situation too. Always look for positives. ... View more