shyness

United States
March 21, 2007 10:27am CST
Ok I have extremlly shy children and two very not shy children. What do you do to try to get the shy kids to open up with out them being scared of strangers. I dont want to make them think its ok to talk to strangers but I also dont want them to be withdrawn from others too. What do I do. Suggestions please.
4 responses
• United States
21 Mar 07
They will learn over time how to communicate In the way they are comfortable. Not every one can have to ability to talk to just everyone. The more you push them the more they may pull back. If you teach them through your actions they may come around more quickly. They may also be that way around you and not that way with out you around. Shyness can go away if you show them not force them to open up.
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• United States
21 Mar 07
Thank you . Ya there more shy with school and with other people not so much at home. Altough they are quiet alot.
@kaevielf (245)
• China
22 Mar 07
With support,even innately shy children can grow up to be friendly, confident adults ( though that shy person will probably always remain somewhere inside). You can help your children reach that goal by not labelling them. Calling your children shy-when talking to them or when talking to others when they are near-will make the label stick in their minds and teach them to accept it as a fact. The label could thus perpetuate their shyness even if it isn;t inborn. Later, it may lead them to use the label as a way of avoiding unpleasant or uncomfortable situations: "I am shy,so I don't have to." Avoid pointing out or praising more gregarious children too and drawing comparisons between their social performance and your children's. Not only do you risk hurting their feelings but their self-esteem as well. And lack of self-esteem can exacerbate shyness.
@ichurn (611)
• Philippines
22 Mar 07
You need to have the kids exposed to people. Go to places where there are a lot of people hanging around like the parks and playgrounds. In this way, they will have the chance to see people and one day, be tempted to actually talk to people. Give them a lot of encouragement. It would surely help them because they would feel that they are special.
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@kaazzaam (133)
• India
21 Mar 07
if ur child is not in a coeducation than manage a coeducation school for him.then make him comfortable,(not forcibly) in front of guest, in a very friendly manner.
• United States
21 Mar 07
thank you for your suggestion ill look in to it