Overcoming Social Anxiety by Play Acting

I am sure you're all wondering why overcoming social anxiety through play acting has become such a hot topic for most frustrated parents; including, a sub set of equally 'socially challenged parents and their children' out there.

It is trend setting for several reasons; mainly, because the parents themselves care about the future of their children.
As a parent, don't you? First off, I should let you know from the start; that 'social anxiety' is not a disease or even a syndrome to be diagnosed or labeled by members of the Psychiatric/Psychological professions. Honestly speaking, we all possess certain discernible degrees of this 'social anxiety' within each one of us.

It manifests itself in varying degrees from individual to individual; and, it can turn on in greater or lesser degree at any age. This means that we cannot categorize nor condemn just on the visible demonstrations of shyness or a desire to want to be on one's own.

Nor, should judgements regarding 'depression' enter into the picture. At least not before you allow your child to tap into their own innate yet highly individualized social matrix-through play acting on stage.

Now, don't get the wrong idea; it's not a 'sink or swim' philosophy that works for all types of children. But, it does work.

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almost 90% of the time; and especially those that are willing to dive in and become naturally stimulated by the socially beneficial joys that come about through 'play acting'; and, connecting with like-minded, and perhaps even equally socially challenged children.
Within a stimulating environment, children excel while playing with each other; working with each other, challenging and motivating each other. Nothing can replace the therapeutic value of this 'peer' systems approach through playful and sometimes even spontaneous social challenges that are emotionally acted out in front of each other.
And, before you as a parent will even notice; these actions and playful strategies become demonstrable changes in their personality and attitude. We should hold off on our judgements, perceptions, biases, and prejudices, towards the social aspects of our children; until at least we give them a chance at a more dynamic social life.
The best way I know is through acting, play acting, with like- minded children. Never mind labeling them; or worrying about their mental health! Communication, social interaction, inter-connectivity, will produce a socially well-adjusted child that can survive in a rapidly expanding and highly challenging socially motivated world! Get your children acting today!