? My Teenage Boy Is Introverted. Is It Normal
Introverted Teen: Is it hard to be an introverted teen in a world that seems 'good' for extroverted people? Some may think so. In the college or high school playground we often find students sitting alone, isolated from everyone, trying as much as possible to forget the existence of others.
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Is an introverted teenager a shy person?
Introversion and shyness are two very different things from each other. Shyness is the fear of being criticized. An introverted teen may or may not be shy. An introverted teen prefers quiet places that aren't overwhelmed by external stimuli.
If we look from the outside, we may find many similarities between an introvert and a shy person. But if we delve a little deeper into their inner experiences, we will understand that they are two different people.
Ask yourself the following question: Does your child refuse to hang out with his classmates because his fear of others prevents him from doing so, or does it “not suit him”?
If the parents are extroverted and their teenage son is introverted
In this case, the saying: The apple does not fall far from the tree does not apply. An introverted teen can have extroverted parents. It is very important for an extroverted parent to understand that introversion is not an option but a necessity.
The nervous system of an introvert is different from that of an extrovert. When babies are just four days old, they begin to react differently to stimuli from each other.
The nervous system of an introverted person is more sensitive to external stimuli. So, when this person is inside the airport or in crowded places, his nervous system feels exhausted and sends a message to his body asking him to “go to a quiet place”. The nervous system of an extroverted person reacts much less often. This person can feel stressed if they do not receive enough stimuli.
Your teen may find himself overwhelmed with a schedule full of lessons and activities for him to do. But does he really want to do that? It is better to ask him and discuss the matter with him. His "energy source" can be different from your energy source. Extroverts crave social activities, while introverts prefer staying home rather than "celebrating."
Our society seems to prefer extroverted people
Many parents get upset when they see their child stepping aside and withdrawing from others while everyone else is enjoying themselves. These parents do not understand that their child does not want to be included in the group and therefore they want him to change.
When you have an open dialogue with your child, you will be able to understand that “he is just sitting all day with his classmates. He needs a break so that he can be calm and calm the rest of the time.” When you talk to your child, you will understand him. In this way, you will feel better and be freed from the chains of sadness that held you back whenever you saw him sitting alone.
Feel free to share your experiences with us in the comments below whether you are the parent of an introverted teen or if you are an introverted teen.
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