My child is 12 years old and is good in studies and behavior. But he doesn’t have many friends and is very introvert while talking to someone. His teachers also said that he is very shy. I had talked to him many times regarding this but everything was in vain. Please tell me what more should I do for him and where should I go for help.
Hey mam, shyness is a common problem in some teens. There is a book called “The shy child”. This book reveals the signs of shyness with many practical suggestions as how your child can cope up with anxiety and introvert ness. It also gives practical advice to parents on how they can know about their child’s feelings and encourage them to talk back. Don’t worry, this will definitely help you.
Your son may be suffering from a lack of stimulation. You must have heard that ''Lonely phases'' are often associated with boredom. See if you can determine an endeavor that interests him and then try to get him involved in a group which specializes in those areas in which he is interested. This may be summer camp, boot camp etc.
Some child often have this type of habit, they don’t feel comfortable with others and likes loneliness. It is too early to say that your teen is a troubled teen or not. You should give him proper care and love. Understand your teen’s feeling and encourage him to take part in various outdoor activities. Spend quality time with him and go for picnics etc. time to time. Slowly he will improve in his nature.
There are many help options available for your teen. You can send him to a good boarding school. Living with other teens of his age will encourage him to make friend. These schools organize various group activities that teach students to help others. Your child will surely get benefit from this.
It is not a big problem that your son is facing. May be your son is lacking in confidence. As you wrote, he is very shy if he doesn’t talk to people than he will lose the confidence to talk to people. You must talk to him about his introvert behavior.
Your son is lacking in confidence. You must talk to him and encourage him to talk to people. Force him to take part in games; it will definitely help your son. The only thing you have to do is build his confidence.
Hello, I think your teen need your help and support. For that you have to motivate him even at simple and small task. You have to encourage him and send him outside with friends. You have to create some challenging condition by which your child can teach something. You have to offer some opportunity to him to talk with outsiders or relatives.
Some centers are providing wilderness and therapeutic programs. These programs will be helpful for your teen. You have to talk a bout your teen’s condition to counselor and take their help. Your teen will gain confidence and participate in extra activities.
