I think age also plays a big part - at 11/12 they are kids, by 14/15 they are young men. As they mature they start going to town together, texting, going on MSN, sleeping over, discussing which girl they would like to take home etc etc. At 11 there are many kids who barely speak to anyone who doesn't go to their school, or even live near them.
It will all change for the good, and you will love it.
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