17.03.2023 Views

quiet-the-power-of-introverts-in-a-world-that-cant-stop-talking-susan-cain

Create successful ePaper yourself

Turn your PDF publications into a flip-book with our unique Google optimized e-Paper software.

you’ve never met, but I bet that boy

would love to play trucks with you if

you asked him.” Go at your child’s

pace; don’t rush him. If he’s young,

make the initial introductions with the

other little boy if you have to. And stick

around in the background—or, when

he’s really little, with a gentle, supportive

hand on his back—for as long as he

seems to benefit from your presence.

When he takes social risks, let him

know you admire his efforts: “I saw you

go up to those new kids yesterday. I

know that can be difficult, and I’m

proud of you.”

The same goes for new situations.

Imagine a child who’s more afraid of

the ocean than are other kids the same

age. Thoughtful parents recognize that

this fear is natural and even wise; the

ocean is indeed dangerous. But they

don’t allow her to spend the summer on

704/929

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!