Not invited (kids age 7-8)

So my son's "best friend" is Jacob. Apparently he is having a sleepover tomorrow night and Noah (my son) is not invited. He found out today and I just don't know how to handle it. I told him that he can't invite everyone and they will have a playdate soon. What else should I have done?

Is there is a reason he wasn't invited? Like is Jacob his best friend but he isn't Jacobs? Or was it truly just to many kids for one event?

Quoting Jennybananna:" Is there is a reason he wasn't invited? Like is Jacob his best friend but he isn't Jacobs? Or was it truly just to many kids for one event? "

I honestly don't know. There are only 6 boys in his class and I really thought he and Jacob were best friends, but obviously Jacob doesn't feel the same.

Quoting BigG{30+}:" So my son's "best friend" is Jacob. Apparently he is having a sleepover tomorrow night and Noah (my son) ... [snip!] ... how to handle it. I told him that he can't invite everyone and they will have a playdate soon. What else should I have done? "

Awe. Poor thing.  

Maybe have dad take him to a fun movie or camp out in the living room with special treats..maybe have another friend over to stay the night to make him feel better about it?

Quoting BigG{30+}:" I honestly don't know. There are only 6 boys in his class and I really thought he and Jacob were best friends, but obviously Jacob doesn't feel the same. "

How sad. I would just stick with the you two can play together another time.

Even best friends need variety. Lily has a best friend but sometimes she would rather invite another friend of hers to hang out... nothing against her buddy but it just means she wants to see her other friend.

Quoting FroggysMommy:" Even best friends need variety. Lily has a best friend but sometimes she would rather invite another ... [snip!] ... invite another friend of hers to hang out... nothing against her buddy but it just means she wants to see her other friend."

That's what I told my husband, who was really upset.

Is it possible the mother of the child is closer with/more familiar with the parents of the other boys invited? Since, honestly, some parents are the ones who often end up deciding on the final guest list, even at that age. Sometimes that can play a part, for some parents more than others.

I think that telling your son they will hang out - even plan a sleepover! - soon is a good way to go. Good luck!

Quoting JessieLeeAnne:" Awe. Poor thing.   Maybe have dad take him to a fun movie or camp out in the living room with special treats..maybe have another friend over to stay the night to make him feel better about it?"

Dad won't be here and I am prepping for Grace's birthday party on Sat am. He seems ok, but I know it's bothering him.

I am sorry for your son. I would try not to make a big deal about it in front of your child. Are you friends or familiar with the child's parents?

Quoting Mama VC:" Is it possible the mother of the child is closer with/more familiar with the parents of the other boys ... [snip!] ... than others. I think that telling your son they will hang out - even plan a sleepover! - soon is a good way to go. Good luck!"

Oh, it's totally possible. He seemed fine since I told him they were going to have a playdate. It was just so hard at the moment.

Quoting JessieLeeAnne:" Awe. Poor thing.   Maybe have dad take him to a fun movie or camp out in the living room with special treats..maybe have another friend over to stay the night to make him feel better about it?"

This   I used to LOVE camping out in the living room. Maybe you guys can make a sheet tent,and rent a movie he wants to watch. Poor guy though   I am so worried about having to deal with things like this when my kids get older. I know everyone has to go through it, and they will get their feelings hurt more than once, but I hate to even think about it. I just wish we could protect them forever lol. I know it isnt realistic, but its a nice thought lol.

Quoting Regina George:" I am sorry for your son. I would try not to make a big deal about it in front of your child. Are you friends or familiar with the child's parents?"

Yeah, we are friends and live only 9/10 mile away. That's why Noah just doesn't get it, but I think he's ok. I just don't know if I handled it right.

Quoting Soon 2B Mom of 2:" This   I used to LOVE camping out in the living room. Maybe you guys can make a sheet tent,and rent ... [snip!] ... to even think about it. I just wish we could protect them forever lol. I know it isnt realistic, but its a nice thought lol."

Right? It's so hard to see them hurt, but I know it's something he has to go through.