Preschool- best friend problem

Last year DS was obsessed with his friend G. I didn't particularly love the way they played together - as this kid is a little rougher than DS. The teachers even said when they are together they can be intense. I didn't do playdates even though they asked. So this year- they were separate, but saw each other on playground etc. Much better year - also great teachers. This summer they are back together in one class and already he's obsessed with him. Now he's getting cranky and upset if G plays something else. Next year they will be together b/c there is only one class. Any thoughts? I've made playdates with other kids and he does play with them too. Maybe it will just fade? Maybe its good that he's being sensitive to him playing with others b/c he'll get mad and not want to play with him as much? Any advice?

TIA!

Re: Preschool- best friend problem

I think it will work itself. I don't know how old your dc is but I think with age a lot of these things take care of themselves. Even a few months can make a big difference.

I know my older dc went through a phase of playing with one kid over another in his class. It lasted a few weeks and then he was back to playing with all the kids. I would ask everyday who he played with and encourage him to play with all the kids. As for the roughness I think that comes naturally with some boys. The teacher should be trying to keep an eye on that.

Preschool- best friend problem

I think it will work itself out as well.

DS is 4 1/2. During the 2012-2013 school year year, he hung with this kid I didn't necessarily like (rough, taught DS potty words). They were apart for most of this school year and are together now in the summer.

DS came home the other day and told me he didn't like to play with him because he's isn't nice. He's branching out and playing/meeting other kids and doing well.