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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think "requiring" kids to do an activity (or more than one) to build skill, exercise, socialize, learn leadership, etc. is damn good parenting. I wish my parents had done this for me. i truly believe i would be a different person (for the better) if they had done this.
 My kids are "joiners" so this is not an issue for them - in fact like a pp i have to rein them in sometimes. But my stepson had to be required to participate in an activity when he began high school. An introverted kid, he said no to everything. He needed a push. Long story short - he is no longer an introverted kid. He is an athlete and a leader and has a wonderful social life built around his club sport. My husband, his ex, her husband, myself and our boy could not be more pleased. A little tired but very happy![/quote]

I agree some kids need a push to get out of their comfort zone.

That said, I wish people wouldn't use "introverted" when they really mean quiet or isolated or shy or hesitant to engage. Introversion is a basic temperament.  An introvert does not stop being an introvert.  And an introvert doesn't necessarily not want to be social and engaged but may want to get deeply involved in fewer activities or be attracted to different kinds of activities (e.g., my introverted DD likes fencing and hates team sports).  Extroverts may need a push too.  DS is super extroverted but also resistant to trying new activities so he needs a push too, but a different kind of push and is more likely to do something if friends are doing it while what her friends are doing means little to introvert DD.  [/quote]

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