6 Signs Your Child Might Be People-Pleasing—and How To Help

6 Signs Your Child Might Be People-Pleasing—and How To Help

PARENTS/ GETTY IMAGESOn the surface, having a kind, well-mannered child might seem like every parent’s dream. They share their toys, say “please” and “thank you,” and rarely argue. But beneath that polite behavior, there could be a deeper issue quietly taking root: people-pleasing. If your child is constantly putting others' needs before their own, avoids conflict at all costs, or is anxious about disappointing others, they may be doing more tha…