How to cure shyness in children?
Every child is different and possesses different characteristics; you can not expect your kid to be perfect in everything. Having a shy kid is a natural thing and nothing to worry about, to a point. Shyness is no syndrome and can be cured easily with little parental attention and support.
If you toddler clings to your hands or legs all the time there is nothing to panic or worry about, but it also does not mean that you overlook the behavior. Shyness if ignored at early age often results in an introvert teen or adult.
There could be any reason behind your child being shy and uncomfortable, some children just take there time to get bold and friendly, some are victim of their genes, some suffer from repeated criticism and teasing. No matter what is the reason behind your child’s introversion, the perfect formula to deal with it is understanding, affection and encouragement.
First thing to do when trying to help a child with his shyness is to have a good communication with him about people to trust, how to behave and what to say or do when out in a social circle. With toddlers the best trick is to teach them simple habits like, how to greet someone elder to them, how to shake hands and how to say thank you when complimented. Often, toddlers in excitement of using their new learned trick start enjoying social gatherings with relatives or visiting one.
Push your child in activities like sports, dance, plays and music, as joining extra curriculum always makes a child to interact with other children as well as with teachers. Never put your child in home schooling if you are frustrated with his shyness, aloofness and habit of being less active. Exposure to a healthy school environment, classroom and playground always helps a child in making friends, in speaking out his likes and dislikes, in expressing out emotions like happiness, fears, sadness and anger.
Plan and invite children living on your block for an evening party, an outdoor game and a treasure hunt at your place or backyard. This will help your child mingle with other kids in the protection oh his own home, thus he will open more without being scared. Take your child and his new friend for a football game or fishing.
Never criticize or tease your child for not being bold and extrovert, as this will push child to avoid social circle more and more because nobody wants to be with people who tease and pass judgment. In fact be your child cheerleader, praise him for every single achievement, on making a new friend or for taking part in an activity as well as for going out with you on a family gathering.
Parents who get annoyed, angry, disappointed and embarrassed need to realize that shyness isn’t a disease that can’t be cured; it’s just a behavior that can be changed.
