When I think of martial arts I do not think of someone becoming more social - just the opposite. Get him involved with social organizations that work on building group skills. Try Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts or Campfire Kids - these will get him out of his room and out into the open with others.
You could also try craft/arts groups that will allow him to develop self expression and creativity.
If all else fails have a monthly sleepover and invite his peers from school.
Do not allow him to stay in the gifted self-contained world and have him never learn how to deal with others his age socially.
Not just upper-middle class. I'm sure some student loan money is already being spent on Apple's education site (where students can get the mini for $229) as we all speak.
Hear! Hear!
For me that was last semester for a 15g iPod!
But maybe I'll convince my parents to get one for my 10 year old brother - those colors hook 'em!
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When I think of martial arts I do not think of someone becoming more social - just the opposite. Get him involved with social organizations that work on building group skills. Try Boy Scouts/Cub Scouts or Campfire Kids - these will get him out of his room and out into the open with others.
You could also try craft/arts groups that will allow him to develop self expression and creativity.
If all else fails have a monthly sleepover and invite his peers from school.
Do not allow him to stay in the gifted self-contained world and have him never learn how to deal with others his age socially.
For me that was last semester for a 15g iPod! But maybe I'll convince my parents to get one for my 10 year old brother - those colors hook 'em!