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Looking at her

NAS72680

Hi everyone.

Could anyone shed some light on this...

My daughter regularly tells us that she wants someone (her baby sister, friends etc) to stop looking at her. She will tell me mummy move her away the baby is looking at me.

We ask her why and she cannot really give us an answer (she is only 4) She will get quite upset so generally we will move the baby for example from her area.

I am intrigued to see if anyone else's children do the same? 

Thanks 

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  • Speaking from my own experiences, throughout my childhood I was ridiculed for my differences. I didn't like people looking at me because I always felt like I was being judged negatively by them as this was a common reaction I received. This would trigger stress and frustration because I was uncomfortable and would feel as though I was being attacked just from being looked at. I also frequently found putting my thoughts and feelings into words to be challenging. I don't remember having these feelings from as young as 4, but I remember them clearly being there from primary school and it was the kids there that caused it. 

    Of course, I am merely speculating from what I have experienced and felt myself. It might not be the same for your daughter. There's bound to be a reason behind why she feels this way that she just can't yet articulate.

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  • Speaking from my own experiences, throughout my childhood I was ridiculed for my differences. I didn't like people looking at me because I always felt like I was being judged negatively by them as this was a common reaction I received. This would trigger stress and frustration because I was uncomfortable and would feel as though I was being attacked just from being looked at. I also frequently found putting my thoughts and feelings into words to be challenging. I don't remember having these feelings from as young as 4, but I remember them clearly being there from primary school and it was the kids there that caused it. 

    Of course, I am merely speculating from what I have experienced and felt myself. It might not be the same for your daughter. There's bound to be a reason behind why she feels this way that she just can't yet articulate.

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