Are You Parenting a Quiet Child?

She is shy or quiet when we have company over for a meal or at a restaurant.

She becomes very intimately bonded with and loyal to the small number of friends she makes.

She often retreats to her room or a quiet corner of the house to recharge after stimulating activities.

She does not mind being alone.

He would often prefer playing quietly with a close friend or two to joining a large, boisterous group.

She often looks down and becomes quiet when a neighbor or shopkeeper shouts “hello!”

I often notice my child daydreaming.

She is able to focus and concentrate on one task for an extended period of time, noticeably more so than many of her peers.

He is a good, attentive listener.

Teachers, instructors or coaches have frequently described my child as ‘shy’ or ‘quiet’ or ‘slow to warm up’.

She typically withdraws and becomes shy or quiet around strangers.

He has a vivid imagination.

He is noticeably more perceptive about details and nuances than many of his peers.

He does not enjoy being the center of attention.

She is sensitive to tags on clothes, uncomfortable fabrics, or new sports gear.

He frequently retreats to the sidelines of a peer group and quietly observes, especially at a new activity.

He is deliberate and careful when assessing a new task or situation.

He is sensitive to loud noises such as thunder, fireworks, loud music or other kids shouting.

He is frequently a perfectionist.

She is sensitive to extreme temperatures, such as a cold pool or the hot sun.