6 Year Old Son Plays Alone in His Room Alot - Should I Be Concerned?

I just wanted to share something that I recently read in a book that helped me understand my 2 little girls. It explains that some people get their energy from others, and some get it from being alone. My oldest hates being alone, and actually gets grumpy when she misses school for any reason ( breaks are kind of hard for us) She gets her energy from being around others, and really thrives in that environment. However my second is much better at playing alone, in fact she needs it in order to stay sane. I run an in home day care, and after morning preschool hours, she plays in her room for about an hour or so, and is much nicer that way. Maybe your son is getting so much social stimulation at school, that he has figured out how to cope with it, by being on his own. It wasnt until I read this book that i totally understood the differences in my 2 children and how to best help them every day, I hope this helps! ~A.~

Sounds like he's just wanting some down time. As long as he still has good social interactions and isn't shutting you out, he should be fine.

Hi B.,

I would only be concerned if he closes the door, and doesn't let you in. Seems like he isn't doing that, so he probably just likes to play alone.
Like the other lady said, my oldest also wants to play with others. He was (and is) always folowing me around the house. My second one can play for hours alone with his trains. And my thirth one is somewhere in between.
It's always good to monitor changes in behavior. But if this is the only change, and all other things stays the same, I don't think there's need to worry.

Good luck, I.

Honestly, I would not be concerned. He probably just needs space. When I was little, I spent a lot of time playing by myself. I had a great imagination and I am fairly successful now. It was funny because I had a cousin that like you was overly concerned about my solitude. She was the type of person that needed validation from other people. I never really had that need.

If he is not acting out, I don't think you have anything to be concerned about. Give him the space that he needs and reach out to him when you have the need. I'm sure he won't turn you away.

My mother was great in that she gave me crafts to do. Things that would challenge my mind.

My son is 4 years old and he is the same way. my husband was the same way as well.

Both my husband and my son are shy but sociable. He will be fine.