If you have an only kid who craves company your house needs to be a fairly open house he can always bring friends back to.,.or else he'll hit an age where someone else's house is where he'll always be.

The thing he has to understand is that is not true lol,he could have a sibling who has no interest in playing the same things as him.I have siblings but we never “played” together.Every family dynamic is different.He may need your help finding ways to meet his social needszLike having a friend over a couple times a week.I take my kid to the library,parks or indoor play places & he usually finds a friend, my goal is to find some friends for him that can come over weekly.Hes only 5 so I have time.

I broke down and gave her a sibling but she’s almost 10 so now she’s like I’m 10 years too late 😅 I had to set a time aside and play with her…everyday even if it’s for an hr . That’s the price I had to pay for not giving her someone else to to play with When I put her in the kitchen to cook, do her hair or even watch a movie is spending time with her

Lol and my sons are happy when one of them gets the Nintendo to themselves. The grass is always greener.

I know as a mama it is hard, trust me I know, but always make time each day just for you and him. They are adults before you know it. You only have 18 birthdays, 18 Christmas', 18 Halloweens, etc ... Have family game nights whether that be video game or board, go out once a week on date nights, have cooking nights together often, etc. Be present often because even though you're present sometimes us parents forget to actually be present as life leaves us busy. You got this !!!

Sounds like maybe he needs friends. My 11yr old daughter is an only child and even at 8, she was more interested in gaming, playing and talking with her friends. She absolutely loves being an only child and requests that I wait to have another when she's moved out 😂

I have an only child 9 year old and while he obviously looks for my attention and his dad sometimes, he’s very content playing by himself in the house and has even told me so 🤷🏻‍♀️ I’m lucky in that sense I guess. He has a very creative mind and is always keeping himself busy.

Mom of a 17 yr old daughter here. My husband is retired military & often travelled for work. So a lot of the time it was just her & I (no family in the area). I agree with everyone else who says let the housework wait. That said, there will also be times when your child wants to be held (or played with) but you have to clean up vomit/cook/make sure enough dishes & laundry get cleaned so you can eat & wear clothes (invest in paper plates & bowls). It’s a delicate balance & it’s hard for a kid 1/2