How to help your introverted teenager?

How to help your introvert teenager?

1. Respect their need for alone time

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2. Encourage them to participate in activities they enjoy

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3. Let them take the lead in social situation

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4. Teach them social skills and how to initiate conversations

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5. Don't force them to be someone they're not

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6. Listen to them without judgment

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7. Support their interests and passions

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8. Help them find a balance between alone time and social interaction

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9. Communicate openly and honestly with them

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10. Celebrate their strengths and help them overcome their weaknesses.

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