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Have a friend who is 1/2 your age?
Because I do.

Well, I think he is more of an adopted little brother then friend per say. Originaly, he sat with me because he was out of control with the other little kids and with his older sister, we talked on the bus rides as to kind of distract him, because the only reason why he gets out of control is because he wants to act all big and tough around the highschoolers, and the other little kids are a bunch of brats (Well, not ALL of them, but a nice chunk of 'em) I found out he likes Pokemon, so I let him play my Pokemon game on the bus (which eventualy became "doing anything remotely related to Pokemon") he thinks I'm too quiet sometimes though

But yes, I'm only bring this up because I made him a birthday card and bought him a pack of Pokemon cards for his birthday and well...doesn't it seem strange to other people that I'd have a friend who is 1/2 my age? I don't really have a problem with it but I dunno if it's really all that normal (my parents think it's so sweet that I'm nice to little kids )

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[sabby]

So what is wrong with being a BIG sister??? It sounds like you have taken him under your wing so to speak. You've given him some positive attention so he doesn't feel he has to act out and all big and tough for such a little guy eh?

You have a very wonderful and unique opportunity to be a good friend and make a positive impact on this little guy. I hope your friendship grows and you both learn a lot from each other!


sabby

<font color="purple">Yeah I know, from what I've heard he takes alot of negative attention most of the time from other people (he doesn't have many friends his own age, alot of the older kids are mean to him, and I know for a fact that he has some family issues of some sort going on because my brother dated his real older sister for some time and told me about it), I'm happy that we are friends so he can be himself once in awhile.

...even if it means bouncing off the walls with energy
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[Perna]

Sometimes it can be relaxing relating to those younger than we are. . . or stimulating because it's a whole different point of view. My favorite child age to enjoy is 3 or 4 year olds because they're just learning to "reason" and one has to work hard to stay ahead of them and understand where they're coming from/going :-) My granddaughter is in that age group.

But being a woman, a young guy is especially refreshing as their interests are a bit different than one is likely to be use to. I have a 10 year old "friend" I like looking at cars/trucks with :-) I'm glad, Kaika, that you've found someone who still shares your Pokeman interests.

[Perna]

Sometimes it can be relaxing relating to those younger than we are. . . or stimulating because it's a whole different point of view. My favorite child age to enjoy is 3 or 4 year olds because they're just learning to "reason" and one has to work hard to stay ahead of them and understand where they're coming from/going :-) My granddaughter is in that age group.

But being a woman, a young guy is especially refreshing as their interests are a bit different than one is likely to be use to. I have a 10 year old "friend" I like looking at cars/trucks with :-) I'm glad, Kaika, that you've found someone who still shares your Pokeman interests.

I think as we go on in life... age really doesn't factor in anymore... I have friends.. of all ages... the neighbor boy.. when I moved in was 15... and we just became friends.. I am 52... but his mom.. was always busy.. or drunk.. and he dropped by... tinkered with the lawn mower... I hired him to do some yard work.. but I think... that he was a very mature person for his age... he had to be.. to live in that environment....and.. even now I find I relate to 20's.... as well as 80's.....

[magasanguis]

Kids are funny.

I'm 15, and to be honest, I don't exactly enjoy children. But for some reason, they seem to enjoy me... So even though I don't approach them, I know exactly how it is to relate to kids. It's actually quite fun!

My dad's friend has four kids. Two boys, two girls. The youngest is preschool-age, the oldest is in seventh grade. When they came over, I felt a little overwhelmed. I felt like I had multiple personality disorder or something, trying to talk to them all! "What's your favorite Pokemon?" "I love riding horses." "This is one of the best cars in the game." "Purple is my favorite color."

Yeah, it was overwhelming, but I truly had fun because despite some age differences, we had similar interests! No shame in that!