Hello kind grown-up,
Some children carry an invisible weight:
the belief that mistakes are dangerous.
They try very hard.
They worry deeply.
And often, they feel disappointed even when they’ve done beautifully.
Perfectionism in children is rarely about being “the best.”
More often, it’s about:
wanting to feel safe
wanting approval
fearing getting things wrong
You might gently say:
“It doesn’t have to be perfect.”
“You’re allowed to learn.”
“You don’t have to earn love by getting everything right.”
Children grow best when they feel safe enough to try imperfectly.
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