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explained for kids
Shame
«I want the ground to swallow me up.»
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What do I feel in my body?
I go red, look down, and want to disappear or hide.
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When does it appear?
When I think I've made a fool of myself in front of others, or someone points something out about me in public.
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What can I do?
Breathe and remember: it happens to everyone. A mistake doesn't make you a worse person.
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An idea for mum or dad
Never use it as a teaching tool ("how embarrassing, look how they're looking at you"). Shaming teaches hiding, not improving — correct in private, not in public.
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Better to avoid saying
Scolding or correcting them in front of others. Public shame leaves a much deeper mark than you'd think.
Shall we play at recognising emotions?
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