WHICH CHILDREN ARE THE INTROVERTS?

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Here's a picture of children in England watching a Punch 'n' Judy Puppet Show. Which ones are the introverts and how can you tell?

I put an "X" on the extroverts. They are excited, engaged, involved and moving towards the experience with their bodies.

The introverts on the right are pulling away from the experience. They are equally intense in their reaction but it is an inner experience.

The boy on the far left, also an introvert, is showing a common reaction of introverted children in crowds. He's covering his ears!

Introverted children can become overwhelmed with stimulii. Too much noise, light, motion and interaction can be exhausting. Sad to say, the local Hallowe'en Carnival or church Christmas Pageant ... even their own birthday party ... can be uncomfortable and even miserable experiences for introverted children.

For some better ideas on how to celebrate introvert's birthdays and other special occasions, CLICK HERE.

Be sure to read THE HALLOWE'EN ARTICLE FOR PARENTS.

This is the end of series. I hope you enjoyed it.


© nancy r. fenn

 

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