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[quote=Anonymous]I think this is just normal behavior. Yes, you should encourage your child, but many kids are like this. I remember being 16 and having my first job at a store. It was part of my job to great new customers -- omg --- it was so hard! I had no trouble talking to teacher or other adults that I knew at school.... but I just wasn't in the habit of speaking to unknown, older adults. Hard to do, but I had to do it. I generally don't have a problem speaking up to anyone anymore -- probably to a fault! We all admire the engaging little kids who can talk to anyone, but I think it's very normal for kids to be reticent with adults. I think you just continue to encourage and to cultivate confidence in other ways. Eventually she will come around. NO -- to the people who think this is Asbergers or selective mutism! I know a girl with selective mutism... being shy with speaking to adults is NOT the same. [/quote]
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