What to do if your baby is timid and afraid of people

If a child is timid and fearful of others, we must first understand the specific reasons. It may be congenital, which is related to genetics. In addition, if the baby has too little contact with the outside world, it may also cause this situation. Of course, if parents often beat and scold their children, it will also cause this situation. Therefore, when a baby is timid and fearful of others, parents must first teach by example and create a good family atmosphere for their children.

1. Parents must first teach by both words and actions. Don’t just keep urging your baby to “Call uncle” or “Call aunt”, let alone say things like “My child is timid” or “This child has been like this since he was young, he doesn’t know manners” which hurt the baby’s self-esteem. This will invisibly shape the baby into the person you describe!

2. Create a harmonious and equal family atmosphere for your baby. Family members should not shout when talking to each other. Such an environment will easily shape a baby with a kind personality, stable temperament, self-confidence and optimism.

3. Take your baby out for walks more often and let him/her participate in more challenging games to cultivate his/her courage and enhance his/her self-confidence.

4. When educating your baby, don’t be too strict or threaten or intimidate the baby. For example, when a baby does something wrong, parents should patiently explain to the baby the interests involved, instead of simply and crudely punishing the child with various means such as "standing in the corner" or "slapping the palm".

5. Dad is a symbol of bravery, self-confidence, responsibility and justice, so dads should spend more time playing games with their children. This will benefit the baby throughout his life.

1. Children are actually a piece of blank paper, and we parents are a paintbrush. It is up to us to paint the children's personality and habits. In life, many behaviors of adults may cause children to be timid. For example, quarrels between couples are one of the reasons why children are timid.

2. Children spend less time in contact with their parents and live more with their grandparents. Parents are not around and the child does not have a good sense of security. Grandparents over-indulge their children and take care of them too meticulously, which results in the children lacking opportunities to interact with the outside world. In addition, family discord, frequent changes in caregivers and living environments can also make children feel insecure, fearful, and thus timid.