Feeling very down and lost as to how to help. I realise that it may be a case of leaving him to it but what if I need to do something to help, what can help?
I think my DS shyness is ruining his chances in life now as his shyness is stopping him doing anything. I was shy as a youngster but had to start work at 16 which really helped me. School has not helped as they just say you must go out and volunteer you must join this club or that club but DS is genuinely not interested in the clubs or too shy to push himself, and as for volunteering - he is a gentle soul, kind and considerate but to force himself out there just makes him so anxious and panicky. He is working well (sixth form) but not giving himself any opportunities to show commitment or gain any life experiences. I try to make/encourage him go out but it is such hard work and just seems to make him retreat to his room even more.
I do not want him to be so anxious that he cannot concentrate properly on his school work, but at the same time I want to help him. If he does not do something, what can he show when applying to university, which he says he definately wants to do, as he enjoys his learning academic stuff.
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basic · 02/12/2013 12:48
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