My 2yo son does not seem to be too social. He cries when he meets new people and doesn't want to play with other kids his age. What is happening? Is this normal?

at this age your baby is experiencing what is known as stranger anxiety. he will get scared and insecure around people he does not know. also, in a lot of cases, he may want to be only with you or the father, and not go to other members of the family as well. all this is normal, as babies go through all these phases. if you force him to be social, it will only lead to a negative effect. let him get comfortable and take his own time. he will get friendly and social later when he wants.