The truth is, I'd rather be writing here, than working on the research paper that is awaiting me. I am a full time student, part-time preschool teacher, wife, and mother of three. I can tell you, I don't really have time for this. Maybe it is due to a little case of cabin fever, maybe not.
I just finished reading a book I borrowed from a friend a year ago. Kevin Leman's "Have A New Kid By Friday." This is one of the most practical, quick advice books I've ever read on parenting issues. Here's what he says about shyness,
"Did you know that an extremely shy child is an extremely powerful child? Shyness becomes a way of making sure the adults in that child's life do things the way the child wants to do them. It's actually a form of manipulation." (Leman, 2008, p. 239).
As an early childhood teacher, I am always looking for information on behaviors pertaining to this age group. I find this especially interesting - considering most of the "shy" children in my life are also strong willed.
Something to think about...
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