What You Need To Know About Quiet Children
In general, quiet children have little or no conflict. They often have a laid-back attitude, which does not always mean passivity on their part.
In other words, quiet children know that confrontation is not necessary for the vast majority of problems, and they do not give rise to negative emotions.
Their calm and patience make them very pleasant people, but they are often not very outgoing.
Approaching them can be a bit tricky, as their calm nature can give the impression that they don’t want to interact with others. However, they are very good at interacting and communicating with others.
Remember that exuberance is not always a clear sign of interest.
If your child is quiet, we recommend that you help them, without falling into the trap of overprotection, and that you encourage them to express their emotions.
Don’t force him and most of all make sure he gets the love he needs.
In this way you can help him to get all the necessary tools for an integral development, which will benefit him throughout his life.
Characteristics of silent children’s behavior
1. They don’t have to be shy
The fact is that being quiet and being shy don’t always go together. What happens in the case of quiet children is that they tend to be more reserved, but once they are in a familiar environment they will be very spontaneous.
Silent children have a cautious attitude. They observe new situations to see what will happen before confronting them. But once they are in control of the situation, no one can stop them.
2. They always listen and absorb information
Do not confuse the calm nature of children with the idea that they are not paying attention when you talk to them.
They are often very observant people who pay attention to everything around them. As a result, they internalize many feelings and thoughts.
3. They usually don’t talk to strangers
If you notice that your child has trouble talking to strangers, it is better that you do not force them into these situations as it can be very unpleasant.
In a subtle and compassionate way, help him get over this problem and step out of his comfort zone little by little.
Even if talking to strangers isn’t a priority, you should try to encourage him to participate in everyday activities, such as ordering food at a restaurant or buying snacks at a supermarket.
4. There’s a lot going on behind that quiet exterior
As children grow up and begin to read and write, it is time to understand that many things happen in the mind of a silent child.
Silent children don’t always talk to their parents about all their thoughts and feelings. This does not matter, but you do have to give them enough attention.
To make them more comfortable, encourage them to write in a journal or make up their own stories. You will realize that they have more knowledge than you expect.
5. They don’t feel the need to be the center of attention
Quiet children don’t have to demand all the attention. They thrive on face-to-face interactions. As a result, they are not attracted to the idea of being the center of social situations.
6. They should tell you about their hopes and dreams
Silent children want someone to really listen to them without being judged beforehand. They want to bond with their teachers, coach and other adults in their lives.
So you should not miss the opportunity to approach them and listen to what they have to say.
Try to talk to them about things that are important to them, not just what is important to you. The best thing you can do with a quiet child is discover what motivates him and invite him to talk about it.
