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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I actually think it's a shame that these hobbies are all centered upon demonstrating the skills in public instead of learning for its its own sake. It's fine that some like to perform and compete, but it's also fine to just enjoy the process of learning a craft without needing validation from others.[/quote] But this behavior is a symptom that she has severe social anxiety, and that anxiety needs to be dealt with, because if and when it gets out of control it can really mess up her life, and the best way to deal with social anxiety is to normalize getting out in front of an audience of people. I have had a kid with selective mutism, and this sort of exposure therapy has been enormously helpful.[/quote]
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