Rion's problem in social mingling, was it because of him or his mother?

[Amy Luman]

I really don’t think that his problem was anyone’s fault. Some people just prefer to spend time by themselves and don’t feel the need for any social interaction other than what they have without seeking it out. Perhaps the bond he has with his mother was enough for him.

[Courtney Hughes]

I believe that Rion played a bigger role in his personality. Just like any other person, his mother and environment played a role in making him the person he is. To add to that, I feel Rion would have been a different person if his mother had been a more centric figure in his life.

To add to your point, his mother should’ve been more central in his life AND been open about his father. It could’ve helped shape him to have answers about the male figure that was supposed to be around.

[Black Jewel]

I strongly believe it to be due to moving around so much. I suffered from moving during my childhood years, and it created a feeling of disconnect. I don't believe my new friendships were a strong as the ones I had to leave behind, and that was only from moving once. Had I moved again, it would have been even more difficult. Six schools in 4 years? That's extremely difficult, and a huge contributor to Rion's loneliness and anti-social nature.

[Favour AN]

I changed school so much as a child due to my dad's job. It did not affect my ability to make friends, unlike Rion, I'm an extrovert. So, I would not blame his lack of a social circle on his mum or her job. I would not also say it is because he did not want any friends, I had thought this was the reason until the time he was waiting to see Dee at the weekend. This showed he wanted to have friends. I think he was shy, too shy. That is the reason, we may call it being an introvert but, that is the main reason he found it hard to make friends.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I think that having special powers caused him the problems and made him fear that other people will see him as a stranger. His mothers failure to motivate and talk to him about his powers also caused this.

But it shows how he came to full realization of his powers at a later age, though some random showings of power have been occurred. Rion did not use his powers even in front of his mother. And also he showed a good control over his powers, so he did not have the risk of accidentally using them whenever he was among others. So I don't think his telekinetic abilities were a hindrance for his social mingling.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

Well, this is an easy one; Rion's social problem stemmed primarily from moving so often. Remember when his mom got him a dog, which died after three weeks, and once again, after six weeks, they moved out. A child will certainly never form deep connections with things if they are taken away so quickly.

With all due respect, did the dogs die because they moved too often? A small kid may find it difficult to form new friends when he gets to move too often. But Rion showed no interest in making friends even when he was a teenager. Let's keep aside deep bonds. But he was even reluctant to befriend with Dee who readily approached him expecting mere friendship with no intention of a deep bond.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

Changing schools and environment frequently may be one of the reasons for Rion not having any friends. But frankly I think he's more of an introvert because I don't think a teenager would need any assistance from teachers or parents to make friends.

I am glad to find someone who think alike. I too don't see any lacking area of Rion for needing any assistance for him to make new friends. He is a music lover and will be a favourite among similar friends. But he shows an introverted character, and for no specific reason he loves to be alone.

[Harshi4]

It is human nature to want to belong, to be loved and cherished. I do not think that Rion did not want to have friends. I believe that he did not have friends due to multiple reasons including, the contant traveling, not wanting to lose people and get hurt, and his mother's silence. All these reasons played their part in affecting Rions life one way or the other.

[MayorE]

I think it was just in Rion’s nature to be introverted. Although he's moving around due to his mum's nature of job contributed greatly to him not having many friends, it wasn't the determining factor as there are many ways to keep in touch with friends these days

[Crescent Gold]

I believe it changing location very often. Believe no one would like to be emotionally devastated after leaving their friend whom they have already become attached to. I also believe his mother also contributed to his introverted nature. Rion's mum interaction and support would have bring him "out of his shell".

[Sushan Ekanayake]

I think Rion had a hard time making friends because he was constantly having to move from school to school. When I was growing up my family moved rather frequently, causing me and my siblings to change schools frequently and it affected me with making new friends. Also, he knew he was different and didn't want others to know so he didn't even try to make friends.

I think it is more because of Rion not attempting to make new friends. Though he was the target of the many jokes in his new school, Dee tried to befriend with him. It seemed like he appreciated the company, but had second thoughts too. Maybe Rion thinking of himself as a different person was the reason behind his this behaviour.

[Sushan Ekanayake]

Introduction starts at least with the glance.. If Rion purposely avoid having eye contact then how could he have friends.. I felt that Rion understood he wasn't one of them and no one looked like him and that's why he couldn't mingle with anyone.. She gave birth to an Eagle and an Eagle cannot mingle with chicken.It's not his mother's fault.

We see how Rion thought of him as an alien. So what you say is correct. As per Rion an eagle cannot mix with chicken. But it was not because he thought of himself in a superior manner, or the other way round. We see how he sits at the corner most seat of the class and remain llooking outside the window. With that behaviour how can he make friends?

[Saint Bruno]

Moving around a lot does that to most kids. They simply assume it is unnecessary to make new friends when they would lose them again. More so, Rion's super powers played a major role in that since he was seeing himself as different and confused about it for that matter.

[jaym_tan]

His mother did contribute to his introvertedness and I can see why as she only wanted to protect him. Plus, he also had to move again every school year. In my opinion, he didn't feel the need to interact with others since he would just be saying goodbye if ever get to have a meaningful friendship with them.

[Valerie Garske]

We can blame our parents all we want, but eventually, we have to recognize it is our life and our choices. Rion did not mingle because he did not want to keep losing friends, but still, it was his decision, not to keep in touch long-distance. Today's world, with technology, makes it easy to keep in touch albeit not face to face, but through social media. Therefore, it was Rion who did not make the effort to make or keep friends. Nevertheless, we don't all need hundreds of friends, and with Rion's special talents, he was hesitant to share with outsiders who would not be able to relate.