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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, I haven't read all these posts.

But, quite the opposite of what you titled your thread.  The introverts -- at least some of them -- are the ones who rely entirely on the rhythm of the school day to have any social interaction at all.  I'm not kidding when I tell you that my 17 yr old who is very introverted has not seen one live person socially since Mar. 12 of last year (except for the day she took the PSAT).  Literally no one.

Her social interaction is on line with people she has never met and doesn't know where they live or who they really are.  She relies on the regular routine of required interactions at school for as much social contact as she needs.  But, make no mistake, she NEEDS that.  She doesn't have a friend group outside of school interactions.  She doesn't text people and wouldn't be comfortable reaching out to someone.  She is on the edges of the social community at school, but that is a lot for her.  To lose that is worse than it is for the extroverts.

The extroverts have social circles.  They are still meeting up.

The introverts have nothing with DL.  Nothing.

The introverts need in person school more than people realize.  [/quote]

I think you make a good point.  Our kids are predominantly extroverts and thrive with people around them.  You would think that means that they would hate DL but they are happy because we have a tribe and they have a lot of friends to connect with socially because of church and sports.  I can see how introverts might need school to provide that social interaction.

However, I also think that learning to reach out and to develop friends is a teachable skill.  I am glad your daughter has friends online but maybe there is a way to get her involved with people who live more locally?  Like perhaps a church social group for teens or clubs at school?

I am an introvert by nature - I need alone time to refresh and recharge.  I have had to teach myself how to reach outside of my comfort zone.  It was hard but it was worth it.  Especially since your daughter is coming up on college, which may or may not be the typical college experience with the pandemic, it may be good to help her figure out ways that she can expand her interaction.   Her guidance counselor may have some suggestions.

Best wishes![/quote]

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