Looking at her

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 

Parents
  • There’s a high possibility it makes her feel unprotected. 

    When we speak of children, especially young children, My modus operandi is to “Believe them into what they’re capable of becoming”. And provide the protection and care of a greenhouse for them to Become. Children who feel taken care of won’t need to manipulate or “fawn” to survive. 

    All children need to be protected so they don’t feel vulnerable. 

    In the wild, Predator studies and stares at Prey. At the zoo, humans stare at caged animals. In the Red light district...? 

    Desiring attention from someone you trust is part of connecting. Unwanted attention can make us feel stolen from. Anonymity can be a safe space. Think about how luxurious life would be with money at your disposal and remaining completely out of the public’s attention. 

    I would like to chose who I expose myself to. Who I’m vulnerable around. Many of us have to learn how to receive unwanted attention. A safe and small theatre class for children could help her learn to establish tools to deal with this as she grows up. So long as she is not required to perform at the end of it. 

  • I would add, as a female, it’s important to teach her how to experience respect. If the baby even makes her feel vulnerable, you’re the authority figure dictating if she should be afforded protection. Some laws state women are allowed to be raped by their husbands. This is one extreme  however:

    What “laws” will you teach her to expect?  X 

    I apologise if this is a trigger for anyone. 

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