The Shy Child: Overcoming and Preventing Shyness from Infancy to Adulthood
by Philip G. Zimbardo and Shirley L. Radl (1999)
Dr. Zimbardo, a social psychologist at Stanford University and co-director of the Stanford Shyness Clinic, believes shyness can be cured. He compared the behavior of shy to non-shy people, and interviewed children, parents and teachers. Based on this research, he wrote this book analyzing parenting styles and offering ways for parents to encourage self-confidence and self-esteem. The authors suggests ways to improve the quality of the classroom experience for every child. As a leading authority on shyness, Dr. Zimbardo provides a useful program for overcoming shyness in childhood before it has a chance to affect the course of their adult life.