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[quote=Anonymous]OP, is your DC truly shy, aka uncomfortable around peers, or just reserved and appreciates alone time?

DS was often mistaken for being shy when he was in elementary school.  He enjoyed school but didn’t feel the need to make first attempt to strike up conversations.  Other kids always made the first move and he was receptive.  He was quiet and liked spending time at home w us or doing his own thing. Not being invited to parties didn’t bother him.  He didn’t give too much thoughts to those.  I was nervous about his lack of desire to initiate friendship.  But over the years, he never came to us about felling left out and most importantly he never had trouble speaking in front his class when needed.  That was when we realized he was in fact not shy just comfortable with himself.  As a junior in college now, he is still reserved and takes a while to warm up.  He has his circle of close friend he studies with, goes to dinner with or catch a movie with.  He is confident and considerate.  No issues with networking or going to job interviews. He has worked since junior year in high school.  He still enjoys spending time at home whenever he can.  It all turned out fine.

I often wonder if us adults put too much negative emphasis on shyness.  It is not a bad trait.  If the child desire friendship but can’t seem to find a good start, then that is an entire different conversation.   Good luck OP!  [/quote]

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