EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT- Shyness

A shy child is anxious or inhibited in unfamiliar situation or when interacting with others.Most children feelshy for time to time,but the lives of some are severely restricted by thier shyness.A shy teenager may have fever friends and may partcipate less in fun and activities that requier interaction with others such as sports ,dance,drama or music.

CAUSES OF SHYNESS
 * 1) Emotionally sensitive and easily intimidated.
 * 2) Lack of social intiraction-children who have been isolated for the first few years life may not have social skills.
 * 3) Genetics or learned behavior-children may inherit shyness genetically or may learn by imitating their parents who may be shy.

SUGGETIONS
 * 1) Be careful not to be labeled as shy.
 * 2) Be aware of the advantages of not being shy.
 * 3) Deliberately expose yourself to new situations.