61. Shyness:
Some teenagers are painfully shy. They
can find it very hard to be around other people and can blush easily.
The website Kidshealth offers helpful
advice on this subject.
Adjusting to new people and places can
be difficult for them and they can come across as unfriendly which
can make the situation worse.
If your teen is shy, they will benefit
from you being patient with them and waiting for them to open up to
you. Let them take their time. They may find it very difficult to
talk to you about their feelings without getting very flustered and
tongue-tied. Be patient with them and let them talk when they are
ready. Knowing that you are there for them and willing to listen to
them will help them overcome their feelings of shyness and help them
to communicate how they feel.
The kinds of situations that make them
feel shy may vary. Some people find one to one discussions difficult
while others fear small groups or large crowds.
Some situations can feel totally
overwhelming to them.
Encourage them to take things one step
at a time. If they find going out in large groups difficult, maybe
they can start by going out with a trusted friend and slowly build to
a small group before pushing themselves to attend large social
gatherings, for example.
It can be helpful to go out for a walk
or a drive with your teen rather than talking to them face to face.
They may find it easier to open up to you while you are driving or
walking along.
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