Some children’s nervous systems react by going into fight mode (hitting, kicking, yelling, biting) while others flee (running away), fawn (apologize or people-please immediately), or freeze (disconnect, go quiet, and maybe even seem regulated when they are not). If a child who freezes is uncertain about their rights to the toy or how to get help, they might distract themselves quickly in order to avoid feeling uncomfortable. They might look perfectly fine, not complain, or get involved with something else.
