Maybe that kid will be a sports writer. There's a difference in a kid being shy and being antisocial. Most parents can see the difference. Some kids go to school, do their homework and don't want to do much else. That can be just fine.
All kids are different.
They're doing well in school, they have nice friends, and they're happy with their activities. To stay in touch with her kids, Kozerski finds time to talk on their terms. Rather than try to connect with Amy at a basketball game, she'll invite her to come along grocery shopping and they'll chat then. Although she thinks it's not as easy to stay involved in her children's high school as it was when they were in elementary school, she attends Amy's games and volunteers at school functions. Helping preteens and teens find the right activities is an ongoing challenge, says Kozerski.