We have a three-year-old who has been attending our nursery for two terms and in all that time he has not bonded with any staff members or other children. He can talk but he chooses to play alone. We are getting worried that something is wrong and we don't know what to do next.
We know that being able to develop good relationships is essential for young children in all aspects of their lives and being able to make good relationships is the key to success in a child's adult life. They need to be able to relate well to other children and adults, make friends and get on with others, feel secure and valued, explore and learn confidently; and ultimately to feel good about themselves.
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