What You Should Know About Quiet Children

Quite simply, by quiet children that confrontation is not necessary, for the vast majority of problems, nor to give rise to negative emotions.

Their calmness and patience make them really nice individuals, but as a rule, they are not extroverts. 

It can be difficult to approach them as their calm nature can give the impression that they will not interact. On the contrary, they are interested in interacting and communicating with others.

Remember that overcurrent is not always the most obvious manifestation of interest.

If your child is quiet, we recommend that you educate him, without falling into the trap of overprotecting him. You need to encourage him to show his feelings.

You must not push him, and, most importantly, pay attention to giving him the love he needs.

That way, you will help him with all the necessary tools he needs to achieve integrative development that will give him benefits for the rest of his life.

Characteristics of quiet children and their behavior

1. They are not necessarily shy

The fact is, being quiet and being shy does not necessarily go hand in hand. What happens, in the case of quiet children, is that they  feel more reserved. But, when they are in an environment they trust, they act with full spontaneity.

Quiet children have a cautious attitude. They observe new situations, to see what will happen before dealing with them directly. But, once they have control of the situation, no one can hold them back.

2. They always listen, and acquire knowledge

Do not be confused by the quiet nature of children with the fact that they are not attentive when you talk to them.

They are very attentive people who tend to notice everything around them. Therefore, they internalize the many emotions and thoughts.

3. They usually do not talk to strangers

If you find that your child has difficulty talking to strangers, it is better not to pressure him to deal with these situations as it can be very uncomfortable.

Help him, in a discreet and empathetic way, to overcome this problem, and step out of his comfort zone, little by little. 

Although talking to a stranger is not a priority, you should try to encourage him to meddle in everyday situations, such as ordering food at a restaurant, or buying things at the supermarket.

4. Many things happen behind the quiet exterior

As children grow up, and begin to read and write, it is a good time to understand that  many things take place in the minds of quiet children. 

Quiet children do not always talk about their thoughts and feelings with their parents. This is not a bad thing, but you need to give them some attention.

To help them feel more comfortable, you can encourage them to write a journal or create their own stories  so you can see that they may have more insight than you expected.

5. They do not feel the need to be the point of attention

Quiet children have not needed to center attention. They strive for more personal interaction. Therefore, they do not like the idea of ​​being the center of social events.

6. They need to tell you about their hopes and dreams

Quiet children want someone to really listen to them, without judging them in the first place. They want a relationship with their teachers, tutors or other adults in their lives.

Do not miss the opportunity to address them and listen to what they have to say.

Try to talk to them about things that matter to them, and not just about the things that matter to you. The best thing you can do, with quiet children, is to explore what really motivates them and get them talking about it.