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Observing other kids has helped me better understand the personality of my son. I have learned that little children have rather strong and pronounced personalities; it is not only my son, it is in almost every child. As a parent, the ability to read your child’s character is a must, you need it so that you can react in ways that would best suit your child’s personality.

There are at least three kinds of personalities I have observed in children. There are children who are flexible. They can adjust easily to changes and can keep fairly regular schedules. There are children who are not that fast to warm up to people. They are much quieter than other kids and more mild mannered. Some kids are full of animation, energy, and courage. These kids have strong emotions and are quite difficult to calm down when they are stirred up.

I have observed three kinds of personalities in young children, but I know that it is not only three. If you make your own observations, probably you can come up with more. As parents we must be positive all the time.  A three year old who insists on tying his shoe laces even if he obviously could not do it alone may be viewed as stubborn, but if you see it in a positive light, you will be proud of the child. Always viewing your child’s personality positively can help make a stronger child-parent relationship.

You may have seen some of yourself in your child or many that are not in you. Whatever you see, love and support always should be yours to give to your child.  If your child is not that quick to adjust to new situations, you must be there to help him warm up. If your child is feisty, you can show your support by allowing her to do things her way. You can keep an eye on her but make her feel that you trust that she can do things correctly her way.