Shyness in social situations is extremely common, particularly
for younger children. Studies show that most people experience
some forms of shyness and fall somewhere on a scale between
shyness and boldness. It is only when shyness prompts a
withdrawal from social interaction that it becomes excessive and
therefore worrisome. The good news is that this sort of problem
shows up early. Children who are inclined to be excessively shy
may well develop social anxieties that hinder their development
on many levels. But the earlier that parents can identify an
issue and begin working with the child, the more likely it is
that they will be able to ameliorate the effects of excessive
shyness. Your child may never be particularly bold, but they
will be able to interact normally with other people in social
settings. Studies on the matter have shown that shyness is
likely related to genetic predisposition. You may be shy
yourself or perhaps one of your parents or siblings is.
Alternatively, no one in the family may be sh