Perfectionism
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Each score is a percentile comparing your child to other kids their age.
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Perfectionism
When parents mention Perfectionism they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Lining up, stacking, or organizing objects | Often | 2 mentions |
| Being irritable | Often | 1 mention |
| Irritability | Often | 1 mention |
| Low self-esteem / lack of self-confidence | Often | 1 mention |
| Panic attacks | Often | 1 mention |
| Unusual fears or phobias | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Perfectionism
How common is Perfectionism?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 29.42% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Perfectionism.
Percentage of kids with Perfectionism by year of age
This is based on a survey of 469 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Perfectionism “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 9% | 43 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 7% | 33 mentions |
| Weekly | 9% | 44 mentions |
| Monthly | 10% | 48 mentions |
| Annually | 4% | 22 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 9% | 47 mentions |
| Once | 1% | 6 mentions |
| Never | 51% | 253 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 9% | 43 mentions |
| Severe | 9% | 40 mentions |
| Moderate | 12% | 55 mentions |
| Mild | 17% | 82 mentions |
| Not at All | 53% | 249 mentions |