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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]All.  Introvert does not equal shy.  Let me say that again.  Introvert is not a synonym for shy.

There are plenty of kids in theatre who are introverted.  Even if this isn't the program for this family, an attachment to theatre is probably a great idea/ [/quote]

Someone who is being treated for social anxiety probably falls into a different category than someone who is just an introvert. Let me say that again. Someone who is being treated for social anxiety probably falls into a different category than someone who is just an introvert.

Why is everyone on a theatre kick? Aren't there any activities other than theatre in the world??[/quote]

There are, but a lot of them are tough to start around middle school age. Sports have been great for my kid with social anxiety, but I don't think she would have been willing to start in middle school. Girl Scouts is another great activity, as is volunteering with a church, but those don't solve the problem of a lack of friends at school. Doing theater tech (not performing) has also been fantastic for my kid, and because she does it through school she's interacting with classmates in a different way than normal and developing friendships. And the tech kids are just, well, nice.  It was easier for her to get started with tech than it was to find her place in some of the other extra curricular opportunities.

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