Our kids are excited to hit the doors on the last day of school, but if there’s not structured social life waiting, some teens may fall out of contact with peers. On the other hand, some parents worry too much about a teen or older child who seems isolate. That child may just be an introvert, preferring solitary activities to a lot of exciting social life. But when kids get worried and begin to wonder what happened to their friend group after school let out, parents should consider taking a few steps to smooth things out. In this Fox 4 Morning Show Segment, I discuss what parents can (and can’t) do to keep kids involved and also when to realize that not ever problem has a solution–it’s okay to be alone and even a little lonely at times. But kids should also remember this little point: there are more shy or even socially anxious kids out there than super-gregarious ones. The trick is helping them find each other. For young people who want that kind of meeting space, the greater KC metro has a host of summer activities that can help out.
When Summer Social Life Collapses for Teens
