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A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Introverted Child

A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Introverted Child Enjoy Social Activities

A Parent’s Guide to Helping Your Introverted Child

social activitiesDoes your child have difficulties with social  activities and interactions? You can help them by gently encouraging them to get involved. Even if they’re naturally shy, learning social skills from a young age will benefit them for the rest of their life.
Consider these helpful tips:
1. Recognize the different types of introverted children. Introverted children don’t fall into simple categories, and their personalities can vary greatly.

  • It’s easy to clump all introverted children under the category of shy kids. However, this doesn’t apply to all children who are introverted. They may avoid social interactions because of bad experiences or abuse. They may also prefer to be alone and find joy in solitude.
  • Introverts don’t always express their feelings and thoughts. This makes it more difficult to understand why they don’t want to participate in an activity.
  • Introverts may have different views on social activities compared to extroverts.

2. Avoid anger and frustration. You may feel that your child is missing out on fun events and being left behind. You may also worry about your child’s development. But anger and frustration aren’t the answers.

  • It’s important to approach an introverted child in a gentle and caring manner. Avoid arguing, yelling, or forcing your child into stressful social situations. Your anger won’t encourage the child and could scare them.
  • Your anger can also make the child shut down and stop listening to you.
  • Introverts don’t enjoy conflict, so you want to avoid aggressive or pushy conversations. Instead, talk about your concerns in a calm manner and make suggestions.

3. Listen and make recommendations. Your child may have multiple explanations for why they don’t want to participate in a particular activity. Listen to their reasons, and then make suggestions that your child will find realistic and reasonable.

  • For example, instead of forcing them to attend a large party with 50 friends, consider asking your child to attend a smaller get-together with family. Familiar faces and circumstances may be easier for them to accept.

4. Learn to accept the introversion. Your child’s personality isn’t going to change with bullying or anger. This is why it’s important to accept the introversion and learn to work within its boundaries. They can still participate in social activities, but on their terms, in ways in which they feel comfortable.

  • If your child doesn’t want to attend a party or event, let it be. Instead, try to find social activities that an introvert can enjoy. This may include smaller gatherings or other activities.

5. Use technology. Technology can help an introverted child communicate and reach out to new friends. Monitor their activities to ensure their technology use is safe and age-appropriate.

  • They’ll enjoy exploring various activities with Smartphones, computers, and tablets.
  • Technology can also help you communicate with your child on a daily basis. Children may feel more comfortable texting you or emailing you their thoughts and ideas.

An introverted child may try to avoid social activities and other people. Nevertheless, you can get involved without being too pushy and help them learn the vital skills of interacting with others.

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