Let's Stop Calling Kids 'Shy'
by Meghan Moravcik Walbert on Offspring, shared by Me from Lifehacker on (#4F6MC)
I grew up thinking I was shy. It was an easy conclusion to draw because whenever I'd be in a situation where I felt uncomfortable-particularly when I was expected to interact with someone I hardly knew-someone inevitably would say, "Ohhhh, she's shy." Or, worse, they'd directly ask me, "Are you shy??"