Stop Telling Quiet, Introverted Kids to ‘Be More Confident’
Our society wrongly thinks that confidence is all about being loud and loving the spotlight.
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Raising a child is never easy. But for introvert parents — or the parents of an introverted child — there are often challenges that others can’t relate to. Below, you can browse all of our parenting stories, or check out some of our favorites about tips for introverted parents, getting your needs met as an introverted mom, and some of the hurdles you may expect for introverted students in the classroom.
Our society wrongly thinks that confidence is all about being loud and loving the spotlight.
Most classrooms favor public speaking and group learning, putting introverts at a disadvantage.
Instead of focusing on what your introverted child is not — like president of the debate team — focus on what they are.
Teach your introverted child that it’s perfectly okay to have just a few close friends and enjoy spending time alone.
As a highly sensitive introvert, I find it hard not to absorb my teen’s restless energy or constantly jump in with help and advice.
When you take time for yourself, you finally start enjoying time with your kids and can be the parent you want to be.
I never planned to homeschool my introverted child — until I saw what school was doing to her.
When raising an introverted child, it’s important to embrace them as they are and avoid comparing them to other children.
Home is where my family goes to have downtime. Having a steady stream of people coming through would add stress, not reduce it.
There’s nothing wrong with quiet, introverted kids — and they don’t need to be extroverted to be healthy, good, or “normal.”