One dad quietly decided the whole block was going to be his kid's friend group.

Dad Builds the Friend Group His Son Needed, One Backyard Game at a Time

Rather than wait for invitations that never came, one father started organizing games and activities for the children on his street so his son, who has Down syndrome, would have playmates. Neighbors' kids now show up to join in, and the boy has become a regular part of the group. The post, shared by his family, credits the dad's persistence for turning strangers into friends.

Source: Dad Builds the Friend Group His Son Needed, One Backyard Game at a Time — r/MadeMeSmile

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