My daughter won't talk to people she doesn't know

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My daughter is 7 yrs old and when we are around people she doesn't know she won't talk. If we have guests over and she doesn't know them she goes silent. Me and her have our own special eye language to communicate when others are around and she's silent. But her dad hates the fact she won't tak to people she doesn't know, me I have no problem with it. She's normal at school and at home sometimes you can't get her to shut up, but when others come around she's silent.Is it weird that she doesn't talk, I don't think so but her dad thinks its something wrong with her.

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  • rambertron
    14 years ago

    It is perfectly normal, both I and my brother did it at a young age, but its worth keeping an eye on her, if she does it with kids her own age, it could be a form of an anxiety disorder.

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  • Goldenkitty2005
    9 years ago

    Omg same thing with wait are u my dad? Im 8 now :D im shyyyyy

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  • ucipher8
    11 years ago

    your daughter should be paying rent by now, whats wrong with you?

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  • ToxicCrayons
    11 years ago

    Maybe she's a selective mute.

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  • G35
    11 years ago

    I'm still this way; I'm 23...

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    • ucipher8
      11 years ago

      26...

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  • jill999888
    12 years ago

    my daughter used to be the same when she was 5
    i was told it was selected muteness she has grew out of it shes a bit shy still though

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  • [Old Memory]
    13 years ago

    isnt that a good thing what ever happened to stranger danger

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  • portalmasterx7
    13 years ago

    I was like that only because I liked to think to myself or how the people I meet are complete dumbasses

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  • [Old Memory]
    14 years ago

    EVERYONE ON THIS WEBSITE: BE CAREFUL OF "BUDTHE WISE" - HE IS A FIRST CLASS CREEP, WOMAN ABUSER, RACIST AND IGNORAMUS ... AND PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO ANY OF HIS CRAPPY AND ABUSIVE ADVICE. PLEASE!!!

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  • [Old Memory]
    14 years ago

    She's 7 for goodness sake - how would you expect her to behave with strange adults (and be safe) - get your husband to lighten up. Sure he's proud & wants to impress his guests. But get him to drop the social pressure. That will not help her build confidence.

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  • Manarutos
    14 years ago

    It's normal, just a shyness really.

    And yea, I also agree with ranbertron.

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  • gaelicwolf
    14 years ago

    There's nothing wrong with your daughter.

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  • rina123
    14 years ago

    umm i dont no if its normal
    but how is she ever gonna meet new people of she doesnt talk to knew people?

    but hey if she's fine at school she's in the clear :]

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  • Councilman
    14 years ago

    sometimes this could be a good thing

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  • bioggy
    14 years ago

    I used to be the same when I was a child around that age. I turned my head at some ones hosue and hid inbetween my parents and refused too speak. So it is normal to do it.

    In my case I do remember it clearly I think it was the fact I felt overwhelmed and intimidated and scared. I don't know why but thats just my experience but too me it is normal and I don't see a problem with it =)

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