tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512642049971207057.post4202464805515224190..comments2024-02-23T00:48:18.295-05:00Comments on SmallWorld: Homeschooling Socialization for the Shy OnesSarah at SmallWorldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15306137253094526922noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512642049971207057.post-47899335499745539492017-07-24T09:03:55.124-04:002017-07-24T09:03:55.124-04:00I'm an introvert but not shy. My son is a shy ...I'm an introvert but not shy. My son is a shy extrovert. Giving him alone time to recharge doesn't work, but I like the idea of coaching before social situations. Complementing every tiny advance (not hiding, looking up, nodding or shaking head) seems to boost his self esteem. My in-laws are driving me nuts because they think he should go to school so that he can learn to look them in the face and talk to them... They suggested martial arts but I don't want to crush his little soul with discipline. That's the problem. The things I think will hurt him--lots of socializing, structured physical play, my consistent guidance--are actually what he needs. I would interpret that guidance as interference if someone did it to me, but he needs to feel reassured.adrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16678913809527166170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512642049971207057.post-6937779229712132632016-11-21T02:41:07.924-05:002016-11-21T02:41:07.924-05:00Thanks so much for this article. We just began hom...Thanks so much for this article. We just began homeschooling this year and my kindergarden daughter is very shy so I've been doubting if this was a good choice for her, but this article has encouraged me to continue with steps to take to help her and myself as I am shy too. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153289824892256575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512642049971207057.post-10762345071219024122015-04-13T16:15:45.009-04:002015-04-13T16:15:45.009-04:00Thank you for taking the time to write this articl...Thank you for taking the time to write this article. My husband and I intend to homeschool our 2 boys. The article boosted my confidence .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com