Mother urges not to label children as 'shy'
A mother has expressed frustration over strangers labeling her two-year-old as 'shy' when he does not respond to greetings.
In a piece published on LSM, a mother shares her irritation over strangers approaching her two-year-old who is sitting in a stroller. They greet, wave, and talk to the child, but when the toddler does not respond, they conclude: 'He is so shy.'
The woman emphasizes that such a comment is undesirable because it puts a label on the child that could affect his self-esteem. She urges parents not to let others so easily attach this designation. The mother points out that the child may simply be in no mood to interact with strangers, and that does not mean he is shy.
With this publication, she wants to draw attention to how easily adults can influence a child's self-perception without thinking. Her plea is not to put labels on children, but to respect their personal space and mood.
