I am a parent of a school-age child with paruresis, what can I do for my child?
If you are reading this because your child showed you this web site, the first thing to do is tell your child you are glad they were courageous enough to share that they have paruresis, and that you are there to help. Children are very concerned about how their parents, peers, and teachers view them and often worry that paruresis could reduce their stature in the eyes of the people they care about the most. Reassure your child that there is nothing seriously wrong. Your child isnt crazy. Paruresis tends to affect very bright, caring, and capable people for reasons we dont fully understand yet. Recovery is very likely, especially for younger individuals. If your child is encountering teasing or bullying from peers or family members, take steps to give your child the tools to deal with it. This topic is too broad to address here, but there are many excellent resources to deal with teasing and bullying online and in most communities. The better a child is able to defend against attacks fr
