The boys have found other children to play with in some of the places we've lived in, while other times they mostly had only each other as company. However, they've made bonds and engaged with people of all ages and of varying social cultures and backgrounds. In fact, we actually feel that a more diverse social fabric can actually be a richer and more grounding experience than for children to be interacting only with others close to their own age most of the time. They get to hear different kinds of conversations, see various ways of thinking, relating, responding and valuing. I feel diverse social interactions provided us with great material for interesting conversations, questions, observations and subsequently provided a rich base for children to make sense of life and find clarity, and develop a confidence and ease in relating. Of course, when there are other children to play with there's plenty of playful fun to be had, but when there aren't, parents can also enjoy their children's undivided attention and create experiences of connection and joy together.