Although they were shyer and less responsive to the examiner than exuberant toddlers, their behavior was not distinguished from that of the low-reactive children.
Most of the children were much shyer when it came to communicating verbally; only when pressed by the teacher would they answer questions in public.
Shyer children were also perceived to do well because they seemed more confident producing language in the safety of the group chorus.
I feel that our example could well be copied by some of the shyer local authorities, which are rather reluctant to sponsor children.
Those of us who have children know that some are bolder than others in large groups, and that shyer children thrive in a smaller, more intimate environment.
One of them is the younger, shyer bag, and the other is the older, more confident bag.
It can provide useful shade to shyer fish and small fry.
Meany is a wannabe tough guy, often bullying his shyer, clumsier brothers.
