Thursday, May 24, 2012

Is Willow Smith Crying Out for Attention?

One blogger shares my sentiments that singer Willow Smith is crying out for attention from her superstar parents.

Crushable.com is convinced that the 11-year-old’s bizarre outfits and nonconformist hairstyles are actually a desperate plea for attention.

While I give her major props for her unique fashion choices and her determination not to blend in with the crowd, I can’t help but wonder if this latest extreme outfit is actually a plea for her attention from her parents.

According to the Lucy Daniels Center, kids who cry out for attention usually suppress intense feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness and frustration.

Over-indulged children such as Willow, who are given the autonomy and freedom to raise themselves, do not develop age-appropriate skills and they tend to feel emotionally overwhelmed, and/or detached emotionally.

This leads to acting out behavior which is intended to trigger a negative response from the parents.

According to the Lucy Daniels Center, children “generally seek so-called inappropriate attention when they feel unable to manage their emotions or behavior.”

The center says it is key for parents with attention-seeking children to “feel with their child and see the world through their eyes.”

That’s not likely to happen with parents who are Scientologists.

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