Title: Perfectionism in ChildrenThe Center for Parenting Education
Headings: Perfectionism in Children
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School and Learning Issues:
Perfectionism in Children
Understanding Perfectionists
Characteristics of Perfectionists
How Parents Can Help with Perfectionism in Children

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How Parents Can Help with Perfectionism in Children
Parents may help children who exhibit extreme perfectionism in the following ways: Provide unconditional caring and respect. Provide a calm, uncluttered, and structured environment. Avoid comparing children. Give specific praise. ( Effective Praise)
Avoid using words such as brilliant, genius, and perfect. Use listening and other communication skills. Acknowledge without judgment children’s negative emotions such as frustration, anxiety, sadness and fear. Ask children to keep a journal expressing their thoughts and feelings. Help them understand that it is impossible to complete every task without making mistakes.