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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I keep reading and hearing about playdates and I am sincerely curious: does everyone do playdates for their kids?  I have a pretty bad social anxiety and am really introverted - unfortunately as a result, my kids have not had too many playdates (they are 8 and 6).  I feel really guilty about it but it really is very hard for me to approach other moms and they usually don't approach me.  My kids are also introverted and they rarely talk about wanting playdates.  Other kids are not asking for playdates with my kids either.  When I mention all this to friends, they almost always tell me that I have to set up playdates for my kids no matter how painful or dreadful.  How do other introverted moms do it?  Any advice would be appreciated.[/quote]

I'm introverted and so was my oldest (4th grade).  I really wanted him not to be like me.  Playdates offer a great opportunity to develop social skills outside of school.  It also reinforces friendships.  My son has a group of 5 close friends now because the parents and I continued to make playdates for the kids.  My son is much more confident and outspoken because he has strong friendships at school and that gives him confidence.  We also decided to move to a neighborhood with lots of kids so our children would be able to socialize outdoors with other neighbors.  It has been an incredible change for my son.  I still struggle socially, but it is worth it to see my son grow out of his shell.  Shy is ok, but it is just easier for outgoing people to be heard in this world.  My son is not going to be the most social in the group, he is not naturally like that.  But now he makes himself be heard and he is becoming a leader at school according to his teacher.[/quote]

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