i would suggest letting her take a martial arts class. it's not necessarily competitive (she won't feel that pressure), it's good physical activity, and it may help her feel more confident.

i would also speak to her teachers to find out if she is this shy at school, and then definitely speak to her doctor. shyness this extreme is not normal, and children should not be that anxious at 8. she may have social anxiety, or maybe she's hypersensitive. i'm glad she has parents that care and want the best for her
missybit Reviewed by missybit 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