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Overcoming Shyness
Viewing Childhood Shyness
Viewing childhood shyness and
what you can do about it
Among all people children are the ones who are
shy most of the time. It’s because children experience situations, meet new
people and encounter a lot of things that they are unfamiliar with.
Most children who are shy outgrow this trait
and become less shy in later life so shyness in children is normal.
Parents can do something about their children’s
shyness through handling the problem themselves. Shy children should be told
that it is ok to make mistakes and encourage them to take risks. Parents should
also constantly expose them to social environments so that they will get used to
interacting with other people.
Encouraging children to participate in school
activities such as contests, dances, and programs is another way for parents to
help their children conquer their shyness. Parents should also learn how to be
appreciative of their children’s accomplishments and praise them whenever they
do something good. This will build up children’s confidence and will lessen
their shyness.
In extreme cases of shyness or when a child’s
shyness becomes agonizing and causes serious problems, parents should seek
professional help.
So when does your child’s shyness become
anything but normal? What are the signs to look out for to help you know when it
is time to seek professional help already?
If your child is alone most of the time and has
difficulty making friends or has no friends at all, then consider this as a red
flag. It is natural for children to be shy around other kids but this should
only be an initial reaction. Eventually the child should be at ease with other
kids and will then start playing with them and make friends. A child that does
not have any friends may be an indication of a serious social phobia problem.
Another sign to look out for is when your child
is uncomfortable at social gatherings. During birthday parties and other social
situations a child may refuse to participate in the activities or join other
children. This is due to the fear of being embarrassed or scrutinized if
anything goes wrong during the activity.
Tantrums, panic, freezing and uncontrollable
crying when around unfamiliar people and strangers is another symptom of a
serious disorder that needs to be addressed immediately. It is normal for
children to be shy and intimidated when faced with strangers but if this happens
too frequently and it becomes unbearable, then it is anything but normal.
Stuttering, stammering or other speech
difficulties when talking to people is also a sign of a serious problem.
Difficulty in speech may be caused by too much shyness and self-consciousness
and is not at all healthy. Aside from this may be a major problem with the
child’s interaction, it can also be a subject of ridicule from other kids that
may even worsen the problem.
If other children are bullying your child or
criticizing him or her because of being socially inept and shy, it is time to
seek professional help. Kids bully other kids who are passive and shy because
they know they can get away with it. A shy child will most of the time ignore
the bullying and will refuse to talk about it with the parents or teachers.
Another red flag for parents is if the child
does not want to go to school because of feelings of rejection or indifference.
Because shy children have a hard time interacting with other children and most
of the time is alone, they feel left out or unwanted. These feelings are not
normal and should be resolved immediately.
An extremely shy child is also afraid to speak
out his or her thoughts and opinions. Most of the time the child speaks in low
tone or a hushed voice and this continues at an alarming level to the point that
it actually hampers the child’s social skills.
Another sign that will let you know when it is
time to seek professional help is if your child is having a hard time responding
and communicating with others. Children who are extremely shy and have low
self-esteem most of the time won’t talk or respond verbally when being spoken
to. Most of the time they respond with body language like nodding and shrugging
but will refuse to make any verbal response for fear of saying the wrong thing.
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