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Self conscious 6 year old

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Beagled · 12/10/2019 07:47

I have a 6 year old daughter who is kind, popular, confident but can be a little full on! She has no problem talking to people and making friends.

She is however very self conscious of her appearance. She has a mole on her face. It’s not huge but noticeable so there’s been a few comments from kids. But I’m worried she’s developing issues. She doesn’t like having her picture taken (fair enough I don’t either) and has torn photos from school displays up to avoid them being seen. I also found her trying to throw her school photos in the bin and cried when I suggested giving one to her grandparents. I find herself looking at herself in the mirror and she often gets upset
, says she doesn’t like herself and it’s not fair all because of this mole.

I don’t know how to help her?

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MummyAndSon2000 · 13/10/2019 00:53

This can be a really difficult stage for children as now they're getting more experience with social situations.
I think its important to sit with your daughter and ask her how she feels and why doesn't she like pictures of herself.
Kids can be very nasty at times so it's important to embed that confidence in her that she's beautiful when shes at home. If you find she does feel this way because of her mole then show her one or some of yours, or birthmarks and point out to her that loads of people have them. Reading books about looking or being different is also a good thing

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