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Research Is The Perfectionist’s Scapegoat
Perfectionism in parental research I can’t tell you how many times I have heard one person or another try to win an argument with, “but research states that…”. Many parents email hundreds of articles to their co-parents about the latest child development research proving their way is better to raise...
The Fear Of Making A Mistake As A Perfectionist
“At its root, perfectionism isn’t really about a deep love of being meticulous. It’s about fear. Fear of making a mistake. Fear of disappointing others. Fear of failure. Fear of success.” -Michael Law Perfectionists are terrified of making mistakes. Making a mistake as a perfectionist is considered a significant blow to...
Emotional Immaturity Leads To Perfectionism
Emotional Immaturity In Parents Leads To Perfectionism In Children As a psychologist, I struggle when parents ask me, “Is it my fault that my child is so hard on themselves?” My struggle isn’t with the answer, it’s how that parent will understand it. The short answer is yes, it is...
