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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here. He was actually a lot better years ago. This shyness started only around 18 months ago, unfortunately when strangers start expecting more.[/quote]

OP, my child had a few years where she was PAINFULLY shy and couldn't even utter a word to an adult she wasn't super comfortable around. I would ask her about it and she would say "I WANT to say thank you but the words won't come out." The pediatrician felt it was likely some social anxiety and to keep working with her, but also not pressure her unnecessarily. Adults aren't owed anything from children and if they can't understand shyness, screw them.

Now that she's 11, it's gotten a lot better. She orders her own food at restaurants (something we practiced for a long time), chats with adults during carpool, and can say please and thank you without reminding/cajoling. Just keep practicing, it will get better.[/quote]

Agree with this poster, it takes lots and lots and lots of practice. My 9yo is veeeeeeery slowly getting better.[/quote]

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