an idea that children get that if they arent perfect they arent worth it. they constantly compare themselves to famous children, i.e. shirley temple, and have a feeling of inadequacy when they dont measure up.
most likely if you can look around and find a young child with self esteem issues, they are suffering from a shirley temple complex.
by thispseudonymsucks January 22, 2014
Get the shirley temple complexmug.