Isn't 11 a little young to be starting high school, even if he turns 12 later? What, he's going to graduate at 15-16 years old?
If so maybe he has concerns about peers being, and always being, several years older - at an age when that difference is still huge socially, emotionally & physically.
You are right to be worried, to speak further with your son and if the age difference is the case, to speak to the school.
I don't quite agree with some of the other posters. 11 is pretty young. He needs a parent & it seems to me you are a good one & have the trust of your son. If you had gone overboard/lacked judgement before he would not be confiding in you.
I say trust your instincts as a parent - they seem to have served you well.
Secondary school daunting for 11 year old son
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Isn't 11 a little young to be starting high school, even if he turns 12 later? What, he's going to graduate at 15-16 years old?
If so maybe he has concerns about peers being, and always being, several years older - at an age when that difference is still huge socially, emotionally & physically.
You are right to be worried, to speak further with your son and if the age difference is the case, to speak to the school.
I don't quite agree with some of the other posters. 11 is pretty young. He needs a parent & it seems to me you are a good one & have the trust of your son. If you had gone overboard/lacked judgement before he would not be confiding in you.
I say trust your instincts as a parent - they seem to have served you well.