Introducing Themselves to New People: Building Social Confidence in Children
Last Sunday at a family gathering, my 8-year-old was meeting cousins she’d never seen before. She looked at me expectantly, waiting for me to make the introductions. Instead of immediately stepping in, I remembered our family’s commitment to the Life-Ready approach. I whispered, “You can introduce yourself. Just say your name and ask theirs.” The look of nervousness mixed with determination on her face told me we had a perfect opportunity to practice social introductions in a low-stakes environment. ...