I really don't like the phrase "boys will be boys." That is just an excuse for bad behavior and lazy parenting. Boys still need to be kind and polite. I'm not saying my boys are perfect but I am trying hard to teach them how to be nice. The golden rule goes a long way and it's easy to teach to kids.
James finished up another season of soccer. It went well and he had a few friends on his team and made a few new friends. He loved seeing kids from his elementary school on some of the other teams.