Hi, our son (14, but very tall and looks much older) also seems to spend a lot of time on his own. However, we found out that he has good mates at school (when we aren't around - parents are 'uncool', but then again, have they ever been cool?!) and even a girlfriend. Our son seems to spend all his time at home by himself but he's actually always talking to his friends on the phone, or via on-line games. It seems to be the modern way. There was a time when parents were proud of thier kids for staying in their rooms reading books, so maybe online games are the modern equivelant! The way I figure it these days, if he's at home, and not roaming he streets, the battle is halfway won. We, as modern parents, just have to adjust our thinking as to what is 'normal'.
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