Question
My child is four and a half years old and has difficulty communicating with peers. At home, they are talkative with family members, but when faced with strangers, they show no reaction. When playing with other children, they do play together, but when they want to chat with them, they just stare at the other person without initiating conversation, and even when speaking, they do not look into the other person’s eyes. The biggest problem is that when they are playing a game, they never invite peers to join in, but instead become deeply engrossed in the game alone. How can I help improve this situation?
Answer
Based on the situation you described, your child seems quite introverted. I suggest that you often take them out to play, especially with other children! Try to take your child out more often and let them play games with other kids. At the same time, give them more attention and chat with them frequently, as well as engage in various parent-child games. This can help cultivate an extroverted personality. These are my suggestions for the issue of “a four-and-a-half-year-old having difficulty communicating with peers,” hoping they will be helpful to you. Wishing you health!