Parenting a perfectionist child brings a unique set of challenges, the first one being – perfectionism can actually be quite tricky to spot! A perfectionist child might not have an immaculate room and their table manners may be far from perfect. They can be overly cranky and particular, and perfectionists tend to hide a bit. They are not always delighted with their responses to life and can feel ashamed of who they are and what they have or have not done.
Often a perfectionist will live with an internal critic inside their head whose voice is harsh, bossy and full of judgement. A perfectionist may not realise that their critical thoughts towards themselves are making them feel defeated, angry or completely exhausted.