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Is My Child Too Much of a Perfectionist? — Test
63 questions·10 min·5 dimensions and a separate readiness-to-change module·up to 17 clinical frameworks·5 report sections
Reviewed by Gildas Garrec, CBT practitioner
Good morning,
This test looks at your child's perfectionism: how high they set the bar, the fear of mistakes and what it stops them from starting, the difficulty of feeling satisfied with finished work, and the rigidity of doing things only one way. The report looks at each of these four points and shows which one weighs most.
What you receive — a report written from your answers: what stands out, what sustains it, and where to start. This week, this month, later on.
How it is built — each axis is analyzed on its own, then cross-read with the others, through clinical reading frameworks. Your detailed answers are attached as an appendix. See an example report
The test runs over 63 questions and takes about 10 min, for a price of $3.60.
We'd also suggest reading the book Adolescence in Crisis, to take this reflection further. It's included in the price and downloadable.
If you have a question about your report, write to us at contact@psychologieetserenite.com: a psychotherapist will reply within 48 hours.
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Is My Child Too Much of a Perfectionist? — Test — a 63-question self-assessment, about 10 min. This test looks at your child's perfectionism: how high they set the bar, the fear of mistakes and the difficulty of feeling satisfied. Once finished, you receive a detailed PDF report ($3.60): an interpretation of its 5 dimensions, a radar chart, up to 17 clinical reading frameworks and a personalized action plan. It is designed to help you know yourself better.
This test covers personal standards, fear of mistakes, what others think, satisfaction, pride, flexibility, the unexpected and readiness to change. What the test asks, for example Personal standards If your child finds a line to rework in a piece of work they have only just finished. If your child finishes homework in the time planned, without trying to make it perfect. Fear of mistakes If your child erases and starts again rather than leave a visible crossing-out. If your child comes to show you their mistake and asks for a hand. What others think If your child would rather keep their hand down than risk a wrong answer. If your child willingly shows a draft in progress, without fear of being judged. Satisfaction If, faced with a good result, your child dwells on the detail that was not perfect. If, once the homework is handed in, your child moves on and stops thinking about the grade. Pride If, even with a good result, your child cannot manage to take any pride in it. If your child keeps their drawings and their writing, and is happy to show them. Flexibility If your child imposes their own method and rejects any other way of doing things that is suggested. If, when someone corrects their work, your child accepts it without difficulty. The unexpected If a change of plan, however small, is hard for your child to handle. If your child can put their work down halfway and pick it up the next day without it costing them. Readiness to change If what you have just described weighs on your life as a parent. If you want to take action to better support your child in this area.
About this test
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Dimensions assessed
- ●Your view of this perfectionism- How you explain this perfectionism in your child, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty or produce a level: it simply records your initial view.
- ●Very high standards- How much your child demands of themselves. The report reads this as an internal standard, distinct from the expectations of school or of your family.
- ●Fear of mistakes- How your child relates to the risk of getting things wrong, before and during a task. This dimension is read separately from high standards: aiming high and dreading mistakes do not always go together.
- ●Difficulty feeling satisfied- What happens after a success. The report looks at this moment separately, because it shows whether high standards leave room for satisfaction or take it over entirely.
- ●Rigidity in how they do things- How well your child tolerates a way of doing things other than their own. The report looks here at flexibility in how tasks are carried out, an area distinct from their own standards.
- ●Readiness to change- Your wish to help your child with this, considered separately and without judgment: perfectionism is not argued away, it shifts, and the suggestions take this into account.
Reference frameworks and authors
Perfectionism is not a flaw — it is often the mark of a demanding child, attentive to quality and eager to do well. This test helps identify when those demands become a source of suffering or avoidance. Professional support can help your child find a balance between high standards and kindness towards themselves.
Why take this test?
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This test looks at your child's perfectionism: how high they set the bar, the fear of mistakes and what it stops them from starting, the difficulty of feeling satisfied with finished work, and the rigidity of doing things only one way. The report looks at each of these four points and shows which one weighs most.
The questionnaire explores 5 areas: Your view of this perfectionism, Very high standards, Fear of mistakes, Difficulty feeling satisfied, Rigidity in how they do things. Your answers support reflection, not a diagnosis. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
Dimensions explored
These are the aspects explored by this questionnaire. Your answers help put them into perspective.
Your view of this perfectionism
How you explain this perfectionism in your child, before the test tells you anything. This section does not measure any difficulty or produce a level: it simply records your initial view.
Very high standards
How much your child demands of themselves. The report reads this as an internal standard, distinct from the expectations of school or of your family.
Fear of mistakes
How your child relates to the risk of getting things wrong, before and during a task. This dimension is read separately from high standards: aiming high and dreading mistakes do not always go together.
Difficulty feeling satisfied
What happens after a success. The report looks at this moment separately, because it shows whether high standards leave room for satisfaction or take it over entirely.
Rigidity in how they do things
How well your child tolerates a way of doing things other than their own. The report looks here at flexibility in how tasks are carried out, an area distinct from their own standards.
Readiness to change
Your wish to help your child with this, considered separately and without judgment: perfectionism is not argued away, it shifts, and the suggestions take this into account.
How does it work?
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Take the test
Answer the 63 questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers — just choose the option that best describes you. The test takes about 10 min.
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Proceed to payment
Once you finish the test, pay $3.60 securely to unlock your full report. No registration required.
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Download your detailed PDF report
For a comprehensive analysis, get your PDF report (5 dimensions analyzed, radar chart, personalized recommendations, action plan). Instant download after secure payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this test measure?
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This test evaluates 5 psychological dimensions: Your view of this perfectionism, Very high standards, Fear of mistakes, Difficulty feeling satisfied, Rigidity in how they do things. The report distinguishes the areas explored and their limits of interpretation. A separate module explores readiness to change; it is not another trait of the model presented.
How long does this test take?
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The test contains 63 questions and takes approximately 10 min to complete. You can answer at your own pace — your progress is automatically saved in your browser.
How does this test work?
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The test is anonymous and requires no registration. After completing it, you immediately see a preview of your results. The detailed PDF report, with in-depth analysis, charts and personalized recommendations, is available for $3.60.
Is this test scientifically validated?
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This questionnaire draws on 5 dimensions from recognized psychological frameworks (Your view of this perfectionism, Very high standards, Fear of mistakes…). It's a self-assessment tool for reflection, not a clinical diagnostic instrument: it has not undergone formal psychometric validation (sample, reliability coefficient) and does not replace a professional assessment.
What does the PDF report contain?
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Your report includes an analysis by dimension, explanations and personalised points for reflection and a separate readiness-to-change module. Scores are interpreted according to the purpose and limitations of this questionnaire.
Is my data kept confidential?
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No account creation, no email required — no sign-up needed at all. Your answers are sent to our servers while you take the test. All data is automatically deleted after 30 days — see our Privacy page for full detail.
Who is this test for?
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Check the introduction for who should answer: an adult, child or teenager. Do not answer on someone else’s behalf if the questionnaire asks for their own perspective.
Can I retake the test later?
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Yes, you can retake this test as many times as you wish. Some people take it again after several months to observe how their profile evolves. Each new attempt generates its own report — previous answers are not reused.
What should I do with my results?
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The report organises your answers and offers points for reflection. You can discuss it with a professional; it does not replace their assessment or prescribe treatment.
Can people close to me also take it?
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Yes. Each person gets their own anonymous, unique report, based on THEIR answers. Comparing profiles within a family or couple can be useful — provided each person takes the test honestly and on their own, without influencing one another during the answers.
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