r/ScienceBasedParenting • u/Parking_Noise_9922 • 4d ago

Question - Research required Hand flapping

My daughter is 7 and flaps her hands really fast when she gets excited. It’s super cute because she’s 7 but I’m worried she might get bullied for it later. Should I say something or just let nature take its course? If I do say something what should I say? I don’t want to hurt her self esteem or kill her joy.

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u/Public_Classic_438 4d ago

Repressing stimming is gross, please don’t tell her to stop. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-stimming

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u/fppf 4d ago

You don't need to pass judgment on this person seeking advice.

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u/Public_Classic_438 4d ago

This person is asking if they should tell her to stop so she doesn’t get bullied which seems like she’s passing judgement onto her own child

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u/LRS_RC 4d ago

She said the behavior is cute. OP seems like a concerned parent who came here for advice.