7 Signs Your Extroverted Child Is Highly Sensitive

Highly sensitive extroverted child
Do you notice your child being the one always excited when there's a show or presentation in front of a big audience? Is your child the one initiating activities and being with friends? Extroverts are most commonly linked to being quite an outward personality. They don't shy away from conversations, activities, public speaking, or socializing.

 It's easy to miss the signs if they are also highly sensitive because these two personality traits are not usually linked. They contradict each other. However, did you know that 30% of highly sensitive people are actually extroverts? 

 Here are 7 signs your child is a highly sensitive extrovert:

 1. Your kid has a high sense of empathy and kindness. 
2. They pay attention to the details.
3. Despite being very outgoing at ease, they sometimes require time to recharge after a long day.
4. Unlike highly sensitive introverts, they get bored if they spend too much time alone.
5. They have a deep process of thinking about everything and can seem older than their age group.
6. They always start the conversation or interaction and love group activities. 
7. Your child is very emotional and can express such feelings to you about caring for people around them.

 Knowing your child's personality type and giving them the understanding they crave from you is the greatest gift you could ever give them. Is your child an introvert? Here are 5 Tips for Parents of an Introverted Child.

 By: Amal Ghali

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