Comments on: Parenting a Shy teen http://parentingmyteen.com/2008/parenting-a-shy-teen/ The Parenting My Teen Podcast is a show all about you and your teens. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:55:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Praveen K Sharma http://parentingmyteen.com/2008/parenting-a-shy-teen/#comment-1046 Praveen K Sharma Wed, 23 Jul 2008 09:58:54 +0000 http://parentingmyteen.com/2008/parenting-a-shy-teen/#comment-1046 you have given a very insightful post Aurelia. I must congratulate you from my heart. I know, because I was a shy teenager. The self-conscious type. I realized that each individual is different. One should not try to mould children according to some pre-conceived notions or ideals. Many great people were shy - from politicians to actors. Two things are important here - the parents should encourage the strong points of teenagers and try to instill confidence and high self-esteem. And, more importantly, give them a goal, a dream to catch. That I think is the best gifts the parents give, whenever they do so. And, never ever behave as if shyness is a problem. It is not, in and of itself. I know. <em>Praveen K Sharma's last blog post..<a href='http://www.stress-and-relaxation.com/teen-stress-management.html' rel="nofollow">Jul 13, Teen Stress Management - A Guide to Parents & Teenagers</a></em> you have given a very insightful post Aurelia. I must congratulate you from my heart. I know, because I was a shy teenager. The self-conscious type.
I realized that each individual is different. One should not try to mould children according to some pre-conceived notions or ideals.
Many great people were shy - from politicians to actors. Two things are important here - the parents should encourage the strong points of teenagers and try to instill confidence and high self-esteem. And, more importantly, give them a goal, a dream to catch.
That I think is the best gifts the parents give, whenever they do so.
And, never ever behave as if shyness is a problem. It is not, in and of itself. I know.

Praveen K Sharma’s last blog post..Jul 13, Teen Stress Management - A Guide to Parents & Teenagers

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