Maëlys was born 5 weeks early, so she walked later than her full-term siblings. Now she has caught up in height and weight and is just as capable as her classmates. However, her family tends to overprotect Maëlys, because they see her as fragile. They are exhibiting the:

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The family is exhibiting the "prematurity stereotype," which involves perceiving a child born prematurely as more fragile or vulnerable, even when they have caught up developmentally.

Maëlys Was Born 5 Weeks Early, So She Walked Later