For young children who grew up in a demanding household, it might have been especially difficult for them to ask for help. It might be because they felt embarrassed that they needed it. They had fears their parents would judge them for something they ‘should already know’ and so much more. This fear ends up translating into adulthood where adults end up fearing the same projections. They don’t want to look stupid in front of their peers or bosses so they rather stay silent than speak up.