Saturday, June 16, 2012

Four Parenting Temperaments


What kind of parent are you?


Liberators
Socializers
Harmonizers
Individuators
are…
Excited
Concerned
Enthusiastic
Calm
trust…
Impulse
Authority
Intutition
Reason
yearn for…
Impact
Belonging
Romance/the Ideal
Achievement
seek…
Stimulation
Security
Identity
Knowledge
prize...
Generosity
Artistry
Adaptability
Gratitude
Dependability
Respectability
Recognition
Empathy
Authenticity
Respect
Ingenuity
Resolution





Teaching and Nurturing Style
Hands-off
Permissive
Allow failure to bring future success
Does not tolerate back talk
Difficult to hoodwink
Clever rather than heavy-handed
Hands-on
Watchful
Care for children’s food, clothes, shelter and behavior.
Children’s behavior reflects on the family
Punishment can be an effective tool in teaching right from wrong
Hands-on
Touchy-feely
Counselor
Patient listeners
Peace-keeper
Alert to opportunities for cognitive and social growth.

Hands-off
Least likely to try to shape their children
Teaches through natural consequences and removing privileges
Children first need to…(the other things follow)
spread their wings.

contribute to the family and community.

have a positive self-image.

be capable and self-reliant
Give their children…
Activities
Adventures
Inspiration
Traditions
Duties
Rules
Physical contact
Experiences
Emotional support
Opportunities to reach their potential
Encouragement
Want their children to…
have joy and give freely.
have a sense of belonging and to be a contributing member.
feel good about themselves and be kind.
be autonomous.

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