Okay here goes. I'm not a mother so don't quote me or use this in a book BUT... where I live I am surrounded by little kids. One of my neighbours has a soon to be 4 year old and also a soon to be 2 year old. The 4 year old is always out going. Waves to stranges going past, says hello to anyone and anything that happens to move. Always willing to give something a go BUT her younger sister is a lot different. Put her in a group of new people and she will stand still like a statue, until her sister pushes her along (I think this is called encouragement,hehe) and then she gets out there and gives it a go.

I don't think you have 'given' your little one anything. Of course children and adults can 'pick up' on your behaviour, just like our furry little friends, but it doesn't mean they will mimic this behaviour. I just think your little one is a bit shy. Nothing wrong with that. If she's 16 and still runs between your legs, then I'd start to worry.

Most of us are a little un-easy in new situations, even myself. I think its normal to fear something your not sure of or if its new. Don't fret. Perhaps encourage her that everything is safe and she should just enjoy herself. Being couragous and outgoing doesn't normally happen over-night.

Take care
*hugs*