Supportive Children

Supportive Children

Is your son or daughter sweet, sensitive, or prone to follow others? Does your child prefer socializing with one or two people at a time?

Congratulations you have a supportive Child. The "S" Child is influenced by a slow paced internal motor and the needle of this child's compass is drawn heavily to people. This child can be characterized as Supportive, sweet, steady, stable,status quo, and can be a sucker because they love to help others. This child could be characterized by one word, the "helper."

If you are still unsure if this is your child, or you knowing it is your child you want some more info keep reading.



Clues to determine if your child is in fact a "S" type personality.

1. How? This word is used by them when processing information. They want to know the process of "how" something works or is going to be done.

2. Speech Patterns are conversational, warm tones,friendly, and prefers listening.

3. Their body language consists of gentle gestures and very reassuring.

4. The best way to do everything is the traditional way.

5. Does not like taking risks.

6. Like to do things with people in a friendly environment.

7. Will move slower, takes longer to shower, get dressed, etc.

8. They are good at finishing a task, but it is harder for them to start the task.

My middle child Matthew, has a blend of "S" and "C" traits. He moves a little slower than the rest of us, who are predominately "I". I have noticed the more I ask him to hurry the slower he gets. I have learned that since he is slower and also needs time to adjust to change, I give him a heads up when plans are changing so he can mentally prepare to accept it. I give him advanced warning when we have to leave the house so he can get ready at his speed. This reduces my frustration when I believe he is going to make me run late. As a "I", I tend to wait tot he last minute to make a decision, change my plans at the drop of a hat because I am flexible. I had to adjust my behavior and actions to allow him more time to get ready. I am also teaching him to be more flexible, but as a parent I have to demonstrate the change in behavior or controlling my behavior as the example.

Keep in mind that you child will be a mixture of all four personality types so check back in next week to look at the "C" type Child.

Hint - Remember that the harsher your tones or the louder your voice the more likely that this child will shut down, and not understand what you are trying to tell them