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, and loves starting and participating in conversations?  It’s because they could be an extrovert. 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, and 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.

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, nor are they shy around 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 around you happier. 

Makes friends easily

Extroverts find it easier to open up and connect therefore, they make friends easily in social situations. 

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. 

More trouble

They tend to be more talkative 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

Extroverts are chatterboxes and ask many questions about the world around them.

Easily Bored

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.