New Delhi, April 21 -- Social anxiety is more than just being shyness, especially in children as this is when they feel scared and avoid being in social situations and it can really affect their daily life, making it harder for them to make friends or perform well in school. Various things can cause social anxiety in children hence, it is important for parents, teachers and other people who care for children to understand what causes them to be anxious.

Low self-esteem can result from the constant fear of negative evaluation, gradually eroding a child's self-confidence and self-worth over time. Early identification and appropriate interventions, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy or social skills training, can help children manage soc...