How socialising can benefit your introverted kid

Human beings are gregarious in nature. Since the time of antiquity, the need and desire to live in a collective environment have been prominent and indispensable. Today’s day and age, especially with the coronavirus pandemic, has made kids and adults alike less sociable. However, a healthy amount of interaction with others is essential for your child’s physical and emotional well-being. With schools slowly opening up, it is a good idea to prime your child with the importance of social interaction. Being a part of games, activities and conversations with others helps kids develop numerous life skills. Read on to learn about the benefits of socialising and more so, if he is an introvert. 

Develops communication skills 
Communication is one of the most fundamental aspects of social interaction. This can be either verbal or non-verbal communication. Socialising preps kids to learn how to start a conversation, interact with different kinds of people, read social cues, etc. Communication with family is easier to navigate because most aspects of it are a part of an expected pattern. On the other hand, interacting with new people will challenge your kid’s communication skills in a healthy way. 

Helps kids empathise  
In a social world, empathy is an important but an often-overlooked life skill. This quality is what brings about harmony in a society or a group. Socialising is not only restricted to talking and exchanging ideas, it also involves listening, patience, understanding and reacting accordingly. Kids who inculcate an empathetic attitude are often better communicators and leaders. They also have the ability to integrate positively in new environments. 

Encourages kids to let go of their ego 
Socialising with others removes the focus from the self and projects it onto another individual or a group. This can make children more open to sharing ideas, emotions and also resources and knowledge. It makes them aware that they are a part of a larger community and it is their responsibility to participate in its betterment. 

Boosts friendships 
Socialising is one of the easiest ways to make friends. It is healthy for children to have a fun and healthy network of relationships outside the family as well to share certain life experiences. However, some children are quite selective when it comes to choosing their friends. In such a situation, encourage your child to participate in activities or classes where he can find like-minded individuals. This will make it easier for him to forge friendships.