Signs your child is an extrovert

Have you wondered why your child takes the lead in class, wants to make friends everywhere you go, thrives in social settings, loves starting and participating in conversations?  It’s because they could be an introvert. There are signs that can tell you whether your child prefers to keep to themselves or thrives when there are people around. While there is a misconception that extroverts are wild, broken or out of control, this is not true- they’re just made to channel and harness energy. Here’s how to tell that your child is an extrovert.

Keep an eye out for these signs:

Interaction with others

You may have a budding extrovert if your child finds it fun to interact with other children – whether in school, on a sports team or simply while out and about. They are not shy around people they know and strangers.

Happier than other children

One common sign of extroversion is if those around your child can tell that they are an overall happy individual, and don’t need to constantly ask if they are okay. Being extroverted – and even just acting like it, even if you’re not – has been shown to have positive effects on mood and makes people happier. Being extroverted has been shown to have positive effects on mood and makes people happier

Makes friends easily

Extroverts find it easier to open up and connect therefore, they make friends easily in social situations. But it doesn’t mean the extroverted child will automatically be friends with everyone they meet.

Taking on teams and activities

Extroverted kids are team players and tend to enjoy joining various activities performed in teams. An extrovert, is likely to be drawn to more team-based games than solo sports.

Centre of attention

Your extroverted child is usually the centre of attention at social events, gatherings and parties. They are never the one that stands up against the wall with no one to talk to. Instead, they’re having conversations with other children or out dancing on the dance floor.

More trouble

They tend to be more trouble makers and cause more disruptions in class. They typically learn and process better by talking and thinking aloud, so don’t be surprised if your little extrovert is called on the carpet for whispering or talking in class.

Emotionally honest

They tend to show more emotion and so even if they lack the vocabulary to tell you how they feel, they will definitely be able to act it out. If your extrovert is happy, sad, tired, angry, excited, you will absolutely know it.

Highly talkative

No surprise here, but extroverts are chatterboxes and It’s how they engage with the world around them. Don’t be put off if your young one has a seemingly endless supply of comments and questions.

Easily Bored

Every child will announce “I’m bored” to their parents on occasion, but extroverts can really mean it. Because they thrive on activity, energy and attention, extroverted children can grow bored when things slow down. One way to help remedy this is to encourage your child to pursue activities that interest them, play with friends or simply talk about their day. While your child may not meet all these criteria, if they’ re an extrovert, they’ll likely match most of them.