Is it alright for me to be friends with a younger kid?

Question

I have a really good friend ship about 5 years with a good 2 and a half years my junior. My friends my age teased me today about it and said I only hang out with him. The kid is on my street so yes I see him everyday but because he is a good friend. What would you do if you had a good friend who lived across the street from you. Is it alright for me to hang out with him even when I am almost 13 and he is 10 and he is in 5th and I am in 8th. Please do tell me ty. And I also hang out with some of his young friends his age, next door neighbor, other kids on street. My tenth grade sister also teases me for hanging out with him. What should I do?

Answer 1

Hey, I see nothing wrong with it.

Friends are friends, regardless of age.

(Well except if you were friends with a seriously old adult, then it wouldn't be decent, picture wise.)

Step it up. Tell them to stop.

Answer 2

I am a Mom and I think it is fine as long as you remember that as the older kid you need to look out for your friend.  Don't forget how young he is and remember he might not be ready to do everything that you do - some of your video games may be too mature or maybe you can do more advanced stuff on your bike or skateboard - stuff like that.  Also, remember that because you are older he sees you as a role model (even if he doesn't know it and doesn't show it) so be a good friend and don't lead him down any bad paths.

Answer 3

You're only three years older, it's not that much of a difference.  Maybe he looks up to you like a bigger sibling, that's not that bad of a thing. You could help him out with problems with your experience, that's always a plus. I have friends a couple years younger then me and I'm 22.

Then again, part of that reason is because I'm an assistant leader in Girl Scouts.

Answer 4

i think its ok i used to think it was kinda strange to to have friends younger than you.but that seems ok the age difference its only 2 to years that not that big of a deal plus when youre older like 22 and he's 19 you will be able to relate better and it wont seem so strange.Right now it seems strange cuz youre going to 8th grade and hes in 5th but its just the grade that really makes it seem funny. But yeah i thinks its ok and you shouldn't care what other people think about you and your friend.

Answer 5

just be like hes in my neighborhhod hes a alright kid so chill