shirley temple complex 

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.

shirley temple complex by thispseudonymsucks January 22, 2014