My DD age 9 came home today from her first school swimming lesson in tears because yet again she had been put in a group which was below her capability. Her two best friends are in the top groups for almost everything at school. But because she doesn't like to speak out or put up her hand immediately to answer a question or complain when she feels she is unfairly treated, she so often gets passed over and is starting to feel it is because she is inferior. I'm worried she will start to believe this and give up on her schoolwork when I know she is a bright and talented child. Anyone else with introverted children know how to boost her confidence? She's never going to be loud and pushy - I just want her to be able to recognise her own gifts and make the most of them so that she feels fulfilled.
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Helping my introverted daughter thru the extrovert world
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Turnipwurnip · 25/02/2013 21:48
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