The Secret Social Life of Kids with Glasses The moment a child gets their first pair of glasses is a milestone. As parents, we usually feel relief - finally, the headaches will stop and the whiteboard at school will come into sharp focus. We worry about the practicalities: Will they break them? Will they lose them? But for the child walking through the school gates on that first day wearing frames, the concerns are entirely different. They aren't worried about visual acuity. They are worried about identity. Are they suddenly "the smart kid"? Are they "uncool"? Decades of research, including pivotal studies by developmental psychologists like Francine C. Jellesma, confirms what many of us suspected: glasses do change perceptions. They change how peers see your child, and crucially, how your child sees themselves. Here is a look at the psychology behind pediatric eyewear, and how we can help kids navigate the social blur. The "Einstein" Halo Effect (How ...
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