When children worry about what other children think of them, and base their own feelings about themselves on those interpretations, this demonstrates the looking glass self.

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The looking-glass self is a social psychological concept that suggests people shape their self-concepts based on their understanding of how others perceive them. When children worry about others' perceptions and let those perceptions influence their self-esteem, they are experiencing the looking-glass self.

When Children Worry About What Other Children Think of Them