my 6 yr old boy cries all the time, should i be worried

My 6 yr old boy cries all the time.  It doesnt matter what the subject is, where we are, or how we try to handle the "emotional outbreaks", he cries over, what seems like, anything.  Im very concerned about his behavior because Im not sure what the underlying problem is and how to handle it.  He is our middle child, so we thought that if we created more 1 on 1 time with him, it would help.  I have tried taking privledges, sending him to be by himself in another room, even trying to figure out whats bothering him.....nothing has worked.  When i ask him to talk about his feelings, he says " I dont know".  His behavior has made it to where it is very difficult to do things, anywhere from going out on family outings to bonding with him.  I love my son and want the best for him, but my failing efforts are frustrating! Any advice?
I should also mention that this "behavior" has been going on for close to 2 years now.


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As he is the middle child how does he get on with his siblings,is the older one kind to him and there are no issues between them what is he like at school does he cry a lot there or is it just at home. They all say they dont know , sometimes they just dont want to speak about an issue, does he get on well with his Dad and do they all have outside activities and sports and Games.