5 year old won't talk to adults except parents. has difficulty talking
to other children. takes an hour to warm up to same children each day.
Responses:
Subject: Trouble Interacting with Adults From: Laurie McConnell Date: 02 Feb 2001 12:42 AM
My two-year-old daughter is very shy around adults. When someone says
'hi' or asks her a question, she usually doesn't respond and will hide
behind me or my husband. I don't know whether to answer for her,
encourage her to respond, or just leave the question hanging. I'm not
sure how to help her at these times (or if I should try). She's very
verbal at home.
Subject: Shyness From:Karen Date: 06 Jun 2002 8:24 PM
My son who is 5 years of age is quite shy. He seem to have difficulty
speaking to adults, he will somtimes hide behind me, stick his finger
in his ear or he just will not answer. I am not sure what to do.
Often times I try to encourage him to speak up.
