My son who s 2.5 years old likes children and wants to play with them. But in my home there is no small kids equivalent to his age so he used to play with elder boys but I dnt like it. I feel they are teasing my son and making fun of him. But my son wants their company oly. Pls suggest me to save my son from them.

Ms. Samiksha JainPsychologist9yrs exp

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Playing with older children is just as important as playing with same age peers. He will still need to learn to mix with all age groups and find his place with them. If these children are making fun of your son, then taking him away from them is a temporary solution. What will you do when he goes to school/ college/office and his friends or colleagues make fun of him? he needs to learn how to protect himself and yet be a part of that group. As his mother, you can talk to the group of boys and tell them how hurtful and scary it is for your son when they tease him. If they are not meaning any harm, then they will stop it otherwise you have the option of pulling him out of that group. Gradually you will need to teach him how to draw his boundaries with bullies and protect himself physically and psychologically. But your problem is that he doesn't have another friend circle. He's of an age when he can join play groups and learn simple stuff along with appropriate social behaviours at that age. I have seen mothers taking their children out to meet cousins, friends who live in other area or go play in a nearby locality park. You could even invite parents with young children to your house so that your son gets company. If none of this works out then you might consider moving house to an area which is catering to your child's current needs. It is important that he mixes with other children so that he learns appropriate social skills and for his mental and physical development. You might risk him feeling lonely, unsociable and cranky if he doesn't find company. 

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