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Kids that age are not in touch with the “why” behind their feelings. Hell, adults my age aren’t really so good at that either. Our kids mirror us, and if neither your nor your partner feel comfortable in public your kiddo may feel like they feel the same.
In my experience with my two (8 and 3.5), I try to get them to tell me:
Then you get some information about what causes this to feel that way, and that can be more helpful than what they think is the cause.