Inhibition is like a traffic light for your brain. When you want to do something, like eat a cookie before dinner, your brain’s red light might say, ‘Stop! Wait until after dinner.’ This helps you make good choices and keeps you safe. It’s like having a little helper inside your head that tells you when it’s okay to go and when you should wait.
Think of inhibition as a superhero cape you wear. When you wear it, you can stop yourself from doing things that might not be the best idea. If you feel like jumping on the couch, your superhero cape helps you remember that the couch is for sitting, not jumping. It helps you think twice before doing something risky or naughty.
Inhibition is also like a pause button on a remote control. If you feel really angry and want to shout, your pause button helps you take a deep breath and calm down first. This way, you don’t say something you might regret. It helps you to think clearly and make smart choices.