Question
My daughter is in first grade and enjoys school, does very well, and has no discipline problems. However, she is extremely quiet. I was told by her kingergarten teacher that she is one of the quietest kids she has ever had in class (35 years of teaching). I am very concerned that my daughter will be left out and I know kids have told her "no" when she's asked to play with them. She handles this well and does not cry or even cry at home, or even complain about it. She just tells me matter-of-factly that she said "okay" and went to do something else. She has not established any strong friendships yet. I have not had a child birthday party for her yet but hope to this year as she has a few girls she has done things with a few times. I know I am odd there as most people start having child bday parties from birth, it seems like. She has 4 younger siblings (who she gets along with extrememly well and plays with a lot) so I have been bad about having playdates at our house as well. Her school has a "self confidence" group that meets once a week that talks to the kids about friendship skills. Would this be a good idea or am I overreacting to be concerned? Do you have any suggestions of things I can do to help her be a little more social? I am worried that even if things aren't bothering her now, they will soon. Thank you.
