you could try to use positive reinforcement. when ever she talks to a stranger or does something that she's normally scared of do something special. let her stay up half an hour late at night or get a piece of candy or something. That way she'll learn that things arent as scary as she things they are. I would do this in addition to going to a doctor though because it does sound like social anxiety disorder. I wouldnt force her to play on a team. Like someone else said, it could just make it worse
napolitana869 Reviewed by napolitana869 on . extreme shyness What would you do?? I have an eight year old girl who loves sports, she drives me nuts to play basketball, soccer what ever ball is handy. She is super outgoing when home, but out in public (in school to) her personality disappears. she talks so low you can't hear her, when she gets called on her face turns beat red in embarracement. We were playing soccer in a park this past saturday, a little 5 yr old stranger comes within 3 feet of her she runs to my side and hides game over wants to Rating: 5