My child falls apart when they get something wrong

20. My child falls apart the moment they get something wrong.

For the child who tears up the page over one wobbly letter, and the parent left holding the pieces. Perfectionism is fear rather than high standards, and refusing to try is what fear looks like when the risk feels too big.

This booklet explains why praise can accidentally raise the stakes, and how to make mistakes feel survivable at home and at school.