All sources tell me that S9 will be at least two years behind his same-aged peers in emotional development -- and as he gets older that's becoming more and more significant.
I agree with that. Both mine are about 2 years delayed I would guesstimate. But they also seem to have periods where they really seem delayed, but then have rapid growth in learning, less even development than other kids I think. Not fair to compare them to other same-age kids.
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I need to be prepared for the distinct possibility that, much as I and S9 need for him to gain as much from scouting as possible, he might impede the progress of his fellows -- in which case I might then need to pull us out for the sake of everyone else. I really, really hope and pray that it doesn't ever come to that.
You see that as he might impede the progress of the other boys; I think he probably may help the other boys' progress. Many of the other GS with my dd help her, and you know they say the best way to learn something is to teach others (which they wind up doing sometimes). And the lessons the other kids learn I think is invaluable; patience, tolerance, and lots of positives. I believe D10 adds to everyone's experiences when she participates and when she can't so many of the other kids always ask why she can't and where she is and really seem to miss her. I'm sure your son is like that too.
