Recent data from the University of Michigan reveals that 19% of parents believe their child has no friends or not enough friends, while over half (52%) cite factors like shyness or social awkwardness as barriers to forming connections. Dr. Sarah Clark, a research scientist, emphasizes the difficulty of watching children struggle socially, describing it as a “slow motion train wreck.” While parents naturally want to help their children make friends, Clark advises that they should facilitate social interactions without taking control, as many well-meaning parents tend to over-involve themselves.
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/06/does-your-kid-have-a-hard-time-making-friends-heres-how-to-help.html
