The facts about shyness
In middle school, even popular and confident kids
feel shy at one time or another. But if students are afraid to ask
questions, grades may suffer. And shy middle graders are often too
embarrassed to meet new friends. Share these facts to help your
child understand and cope with shy moments.
- Not everyone is judging you. Shy people often think that everyone
is judging them. Some people do judge, but most people are too worried about
themselves to worry about anyone else.
- Good things can happen if you try. People who are shy usually expect
to fail, so they don't try. For example, your daughter wants to try out for
the summer play but doesn't because she thinks, "I'll blow it."
Encourage her to audition with a friend.
- There are alternatives. If your son is too shy to ask questions in
class, he could ask at lunch or before school. If your daughter doesn't want
to appear onstage, she could still work behind the scenes and meet new people.
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