Some people are born with a more sensitive nervous system than others. Even as babies, they are more easily surprised or startled by new things, people and surroundings, and they take longer than other babies to get used to these things. As they grow up, these people continue to be slower to warm up to strangers and new situations.
But there are other explanations for shyness. Even people who aren't born shy often go through a shy phase between the ages of 10 to 14. That's a time young people naturally start comparing themselves to others. At the same time, their bodies are changing and they're becoming more aware of the opposite sex, so they may be self-conscious about how they look or what other people think of them.
Kids may feel more shy if they change schools or move to a new town or if they get teased more than usual. Whether they were born that way or not, shy people can get over their shyness. Sometimes it just fades away. If not, the person can learn to act with confidence.
2007-03-20 13:04:01
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