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How can
I keep my children from becoming shy?
Shyness in very young children is
very common. It does not become a problem until the child wants or
needs to interact with others but doesn't know how to.
One cause of shyness is having
parents who don't encourage their children to speak--or maybe even discourage
them from doing so. The old adage "Children should be seen and not
heard" may have been the cause of many a case of adult shyness. Parents
and other guardians who show little interest in what their children
have to say may deprive those children of the opportunity of learning
how to express themselves effectively.
Therefore, show an interest in what
your children have to say. LISTEN to them, and encourage them to talk.
Don't interrupt or finish their sentences for them. Don't be
patronizing or too quick to correct their opinions or to disagree with
them. Encourage them to join clubs and organizations a
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