I don’t know what’s wrong with my child!

It does not take long for a parent to realise that not all children act alike, but we seldom know what to do about it. One child may be bubbly and outgoing while another is reserved and withdrawn. One may demand constant attention while another is content to be left on her own.

Studies have confirmed that children are born with prepackaged personalities that largely determine how they will interact with the world around them. The biological makeup in individual’s is complex, but genes clearly influence our responses.

Since we can not choose the personalities or those of our children, what is left for us to do is to identify and work with the personalities we have been given. Before we can follow Scripture’s reprimand to “train a child in the way he should go” (Prov.22:16) we must gain an understanding and respect for each child’s individuality. To do that we need to understand the four basic personality types that characterize all people, adults and children.

To determine exactly what blend of personality your child is, use the profile questionnaire HERE

You will be able to know your child’s basic desire, emotional needs, and by what they get controlled. For additional help please order the book “ Fun with personalities ” or “ Pret met persoonlikhede ” on www.lynettebeer.co.za

You can also determine your own blend of personality by visiting my website and using the profile questionnaire to determine your temperament blend. This will help you to know what kind of parent you are. Once you have identified your own unique strengths and weaknesses, you will be better able to understand yourself as a parent and why you get along with one child better than you do with another. To gain more knowledge on this subject you can order the book, “ Lewe in Volkleur " or “ Life in full colour ” from my website.