Helping Introverts Growing Up in Extraverted Families
Briefly

Individuals raised in extraverted families often feel they grew up in the wrong family due to differing social preferences. Introverts recharge alone, while extraverts thrive on social interaction, often leading introverted children to feel pressured and inadequate. Cultural bias favors extraverts, perceived as better leaders and more socially adept, leaving many introverts wishing they were more outgoing. As a result, introverts may carry feelings of inadequacy into adulthood, particularly if their preferences for solitude were not accepted during their upbringing.
Introverts often face pressure in extraverted families, leading to feelings of inadequacy as they prefer solitude over social interaction, a preference rather than a flaw.
A 2023 survey indicated that many see extraverts as having a distinct advantage in life, particularly in public speaking, social gatherings, and leadership roles.
Read at Psychology Today
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