why do some people have social problems?

Answer 1

was very outgoing as a kid/teen. I was voted class clown and best dressed. I am an adult now, and do not like to be around people much, they make me nervous. I am always wondering what are they thinking. I do not know why I changed. Good question.

Answer 2

Because their parents failed.

Children need to learn proper social skills by example, and a lot of kids get absolutely no social experiences in their home. Their parents stick them into school (surrounded by other kids their age) and then expect them to learn to have proper social skills in an environment akin to prison. Good luck.

And a lot of kids' parents don't ever take them anywhere where they CAN model social skills. Parents go to work and kids go to daycare or pre-school. Some parents go out and do fun things on the weekend with their kids, but a lot of them get babysitters, or leave the kids with grandparents. The only way kids will learn to behave and act appropriately with people in the real world is to be exposed, repeatedly, to real-world social situations. Television will definitely not help, nor will video games.

Answer 3

how you were treated, and your experiences in your childhood makes you the adult you are today. Insecurities, low selfesteem, no confidence-all these can make you have social problems. I know cause im one of them. Social skills are something you have to develop, most people do it in school, but lets say you were a fat kid who was never wanted, treated like **** and didnt have friends then that will really drop your confidence, and you would have alot of insecurities . Those problems carry on with you as an adult. and with more time passing those problems just build and build and your social skills get worse. So fix it soon

Answer 4

Everyone has social problems. Period. It's just that some people have an easier time overcoming their problems than others. Those who are generally considered to have social problems just haven't figured out how to get around them yet and may be handicapped by others with even more severe social problems who mock and make fun of them.

Answer 5

It is very strange isn't it. I don't have social problems for say but I notice strange things I do and sometimes dread social situation that end up being a really good time once I get there. I guess it's just anxiety for me because I've tried to change and can't.

Answer 6

I have social anxiety disorder, however, it's gotten a lot better after I went to a therapist.

I think people have social disorders for many reasons, but mine was that I'd been around critical people for my whole life which caused me to be excessivley shy and somewhat of a recluse when it came to social situations. People shooting me down when I try to befriend someone strengthen my tension in social situations because if the tactics I use to talk to people are made fun of, how can I talk to people? Also, because of these overly critical people, it's difficult for me to write in front of people (silly, I know) because I constantly worry that they're judging me. I stare at the ground wherever I go as to not appear confident, because I'm anything but.

Basically, some people may have social disorders because others have scared them into it. When people are in a hostile environment in which peers are constantly scrutinzing them, social disorders may develop.

Answer 7

There are any number of reasons...
Bad Parenting
Psychological disorders...etc.
I think also people are just good at some things and bad at others and some people just aren't good in social situations. Some are shy and have trouble coming up with acceptable things to say or they are just awkward around others. I think getting your kids involved at a young age and not homeschooling or sheltering them is a good way to develop proper social skills.

Answer 8

For various reasons--it could run in their genes--they could have witnessed a tragic event--they could have started out being extremely shy--they could have been abused as children--they could have been addicted to drugs or alcohol at some time--they may have spent their childhoods being 'put-down', etc. Then there are those who are considered 'eccentric' (if rich) and 'crazy' (if poor). Howard Hughes, for example lived in seclusion for many years--and had a great deal of mental problems before that time--despite his brilliant mind.

People have all sorts of phobias, fears, problems communicating, panic attacks, depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar, eating disorders, etc. Some say that they were born this way (chemical imbalance), and others say that it happened due to the way they were treated by parents and peers.

Answer 9

Cause they aren't outgoing like me! I don't have any social problems.

Answer 10

Lack of social education, personal quirkiness, fear, anxiety, passivity.