My three-year-old has taught me the value of talking to strangers

The enriching experience of raising an extroverted toddler. The outgoing nature of Mark O’Connell’s three-year-old daughter has peaked during lockdown. Her desire to talk to new people has led to a lot of chit-chat with a varied cross-section of people. In this insight into the trials of an introverted parent, he reflects on how being constantly driven out of your comfort zone has been a surprisingly enriching experience.