Posted by Arch At Home on 15:55 Sep 17
In Reply to: I think they are often *socially* immature - - that is, they often don't suss out the give and take of peer situations quickly, and often their other interests over ride an interest in fitting in with peers - - my 7 yr old posted by katilac
but that she does have definite interests that she can only defer for so long. In addition, she has both the gifted and creative emotionality which makes her appear to be immature. This is topped by the fact that she chooses to be with older children so naturally she is less mature than they are.
It is hard for me to watch her navigate the perils of friendships as I went through similar. In the end I came out the other end highly individualistic and very selective about friendships.
Arch At Home