Where does shyness come from?
There are several theories concerning the genesis of shyness. Genetic causes are most often mentioned, and are also indicated by research results: out of the group of shy fathers with offspring, ¾ of their children are also shy, while over 60% of shy offspring are identified among shy mothers. The second source of shyness may be the environment. The influence of various situations, such as: family background, and educational, social or cultural issues - shape every human being in the course of development, not only in the right direction. Lack of satisfying emotional needs, educational mistakes, and traumatic events - can all these can be the causes of withdrawal from contacts, fear of interactions and feeling discomfort in public situations.
Usually, timidity does not disappear over the years duringwhile growing up. Then it grows in strenght,strength and anchors, becoming a part of the personality,.