Does anyone else have a self conscious child? 8 y/o DD has always been self conscious. It's better now than ever before. Some days she is totally fine, appears confident etc but I've noticed it more again lately. If she sees someone from school when we are out and about, even if it's a friend, her instinct is to hide behind me until they have passed by.
She is fine about new class next year but is worried as she is first in the register and doesn't know what to say i.e good morning, yes miss, here miss. I have said any of those is fine but she is not convinced!
She will play at the park if other kids are there but won't use the skatepark or a particular peice of play equipment if there is even 1 person on it. Won't use trampoline if neighbours are in the garden in case they see her. Will stop holding my hand if she sees any kids in public (even strangers) but I guess that happens as they grow up!
She has always been on the anxious side and if anyone has a child who was similar please let me know what helped them stop worrying about what other people think!