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Perfectionism in children

Perfectionism in children is when fear of mistakes or imperfect results causes distress, avoidance, refusal, or meltdowns.

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Perfectionism that leads to refusal or meltdowns

Perfectionism that leads to refusal or meltdowns

When perfectionism stops being helpful Many children want to get things right. A careful child may check homework, practice before a performance, or feel proud of neat work. Perfectionism becomes more problematic when the child’s sense of safety or worth depends on doing something flawlessly. At that point, a mistake is not just information; it […]