What Is Your Child's Personality Type?

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Quiz Questions

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When your child plays pretend, what do they usually play at?
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  House, school, doctor, or something taken from real life.
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  Space-rangers, fairies, or something from fantasy.
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  My child never liked to play pretend.
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When You Ask Your Child a Question, Do They Usually...
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  Think quietly for a while, then speak
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  Answer quickly
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Is your child more likely to...
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  Jump right into social interactions
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  Watch and wait before engaging socially
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Is your child more convinced by...
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  Logic, reason, competence, and/or authority.
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  What feels right or wrong or the kindness of the person speaking
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Is your child more...
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  Direct and straightforward
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  Warm and tactful
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  A little of both
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Is Your Child More...
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  Pre-occupied with their own or other's feelings
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  Pre-occupied with tasks and objects
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Is Your Child Driven To...
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  Be the best!
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  Do their best
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Is Your Child More..
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  Focused on what they can do now
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  Focused on what they could experience someday
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When Given Instructions, Does Your Child Prefer...
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  Clear, specific, step-by-step direction
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  A general goal without specifics
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When telling a story, does your child...
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  Bounce around in time a lot - connecting random pieces of information
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  Start at the beginning and follow through to the end in order
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When your child is working on a project, is he or she more excited during..
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  The idea phase
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  The production/doing phase
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Does Your Child Seem More...
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  Down-to-earth and realistic
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  Imaginative and abstract
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Is your child more likely to talk about...
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  Experiences, projects, facts, and details. Things they have done or could do.
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  Possibilities, theories, existential or abstract topics. Things that exist only in their imagination.
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  Both equally
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When solving a problem, does your child...
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  Rely on methods they've used before or specific instructions.
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  Try to find their OWN way to solve it that's new and different.
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Is your child more likely to notice...
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  What you've said
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  What you haven't said
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Is Your Child Happier When...
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  There's a clear plan
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  Their days are flexible and unscheduled
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When Given a Project with a Deadline, is Your Child More Likely to...
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  Finish it as soon as possible
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  Work in small "bursts" of energy, taking breaks, and rushing to finish at the last minute.
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When Working on a Task, Is Your Child...
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  Methodical and single-minded
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  Innovative, taking frequent breaks
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How Does Your Child Feel About Surprises?
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  He/she LOVES them!
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  They make him/her nervous and uncomfortable.
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Is Your Child More...
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  Expressive and Talkative
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  Reserved and Introspective
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Which Does Your Child Gravitate To More?
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  Social play and interaction with others.
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  Quiet, independent play.
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Does Your Child Have a Tendency To...
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  Talk too Loudly
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  Talk too Quietly
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Does Your Child Prefer to Work On Projects In...
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  Groups
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  Alone
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Does Your Child Seem More Tired After Prolonged...
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  Listening
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  Talking
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When a New Activity Presents Itself, Does Your Child...
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  Jump in right away, ready to experience it
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  Watch from the sidelines for a while before interacting
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When Criticized, Is Your Child More Likely To...
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  Cry or have hurt feelings or shame
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  Be calm, detached, or argumentative
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In a Teacher, What's More Important to Your Child?
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  Compassion and warmth
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  Competence and achievement
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  Both equally
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What Does Your Child Seem to Need More?
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  Regular emotional reassurance and validation
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  Regular evidence and explanation for rules and beliefs
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Is Your Child More...
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  Focused on activities and projects
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  Focused on thoughts and daydreams
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Does Your Child...
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  Finish one project before starting another
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  Start new projects and leave older ones half-finished
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How Does Your Child Handle Multi-Tasking?
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  Pretty well - enjoys a distraction
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  Poorly - hates being interrupted or doing several things at once
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Does Your Child...
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  Work out their decisions out-loud, crowd-sourcing opinions before deciding.
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  Talk about their thoughts and ideas, but make the decision on their own independently.
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Is your child more likely to...
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  Think, then act
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  Act, then think
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Does your child learn easier with a...
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  Global, big-picture approach
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  Sequential, step-by-step approach
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Is Your Child More Comfortable When...
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  A decision has been made
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  Their options are still open
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Is Your Child More of a...
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  Dreamer
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  Realist
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How Does Your Child Feel About Change?
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  Yikes!!!
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  Yay!!!
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When Your Child Has a Deadline Approaching for Homework, Are They...
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  Stressed
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  Motivated and Energized
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Does Your Child Mostly...
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  Appear blunt, straightforward, and confident
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  Appear friendly, gregarious, and empathetic
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  Appear reserved, introspective, and sensitive
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  Appear argumentative, skeptical, and lost in thought
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Does Your Child...
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  Talk to themselves
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  Keep their thoughts internalized
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When a decision has to be made, does your child focus first on...
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  How everyone will feel about it (including themselves)
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  The pros and cons and the facts
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Is Your Child A....
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  Rule-follower
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  Rule-breaker

Quiz Outcomes

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Your Child is an ESTJ
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ESTJs are usually outgoing, action-oriented, and decisive children. They have an intense practical nature and strong leadership skills. They are usually hard-working, productive, and reliable. Like all SJs, they appreciate routine and structure and like having a plan and schedule for their days. They pride themselves on being reasonable and fair. Once they make a decision they usually stick with it and are prepared to put in the time and effort to complete projects they’ve started. They are usually organized, efficient, and friendly. Because of their sensing nature, these types prefer concrete facts and literal details and are usually adept at remembering them. They are usually down-to-earth and grounded, fond of what can be proven through tangible experience. ESTJs feel loved when they know their parents trust them, respect them, and give them opportunities to be independent. They also need to know their parents will be fair and reliable; that they’ll keep their word, show up on time, and not show preferential treatment or dishonesty. In school, ESTJs are usually very competitive. They care about getting good grades and performing well and tend to be outspoken in the classroom. They usually perform well in math and practical skills; areas where they can problem solve and apply practical solutions to real-world dilemmas. They enjoy a structured environment with a dependable routine and a clear set of rules. One bad habit that ESTJ children tend to struggle with is jumping to conclusions. They are very decisive and don't like mulling things over very much. Because of this, they may form a conclusion without considering enough information. They can also be very quick to point out flaws in others and the world around them, which can lead to them appearing arrogant or judgmental. They may also become overly concerned with being “in charge” or “the leader." It’s important for parents to help young ESTJs learn the value of thorough analysis, thinking before speaking, and appreciating the perspectives of other people and letting them lead from time to time.
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Your Child is an ESFJ
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ESFJs are expressive, affectionate children who are highly empathetic to the needs and desires of other people. They are usually cuddly and warm, exuding a natural friendliness and gentleness that makes them instantly likeable. They balance their caring, affectionate nature with an eye for detail and a practical mindset. These children are very attuned to the natural world and enjoy tactile play and experiences. Like all SJs, ESFJs enjoy having a routine and structure. They like consistency and knowing what to expect. As a result, they tend to be consistent and reliable themselves, keeping their word and following through on their commitments. They are usually hard working and determined to meet the expectations that other people have of them. ESFJs feel loved when their families show them affection, listen to them attentively, and assure them of their value. They need affirmation and encouragement and reliability. They want to know that their parents will provide a safe and loving structure for them to thrive in. In school, ESFJs tend to get good grades and they care about getting along well with their teachers and peers. They are usually good at remembering their facts and as such tend to memorize their times tables, spelling words, and history details with accuracy. They like getting their homework done ahead of schedule and can experience a lot of anxiety if they aren’t getting good grades or the subject matter is confusing. One of the weaknesses of ESFJ children is that they can become overly concerned with the opinions and needs of other people. They may put others before themselves to such an extent that they grow resentful and frustrated. This frustration can be especially taxing if the people they are helping don’t give them any acknowledgment for their efforts. They may also avoid conflict to such a great degree that they keep disagreements and frustration inside which only makes them fester and worsen. ESFJs may also be overly fearful of change when they are young, sticking to a routine even if getting outside of that routine would benefit them. It’s important for parents of young ESFJs to teach them the importance of taking care of themselves, standing up for their own needs, and understanding that conflict and change are natural parts of life. Giving these children encouragement and role-playing conflict situations can help them to feel more comfortable when those situations present themselves.
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Your Child is an ISTJ
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ISTJ children are usually detail-oriented, serious, and thoughtful. They pride themselves on having an accurate memory for detail and they aim, above all, to be objective and logical in their decisions. These children gather factual data like a sponge and they enjoy time to think and consider the facts before making a decision. Young ISTJs crave an orderly life; one that has a routine, a structure, and where they know what to expect from one day to the next. They often have a favorite meal or routine that they like to repeat day after day. This routine comforts them and gives them security. It can be very hard on them to be in a family where they have to “go with the flow” and switch gears from one moment to the next. ISTJ children feel loved when their parents trust them, respect them, and give them opportunities to prove themselves. Honesty and reliability are also essential. Parents need to be especially careful to keep their promises, show up on time to important events, and stay true to their stand on things. ISTJs tend to be naturally reliable and trustworthy and they value honesty and frankness a great deal. In school, ISTJs will work hard to get good grades and care about being competent and performing well. They are fairly competitive academically and tend to do well in math, where they can put their problem-solving skills to the test. They like a structured environment in the classroom and appreciate having time to think things over before responding to questions. Group activities can be frustrating for them if they aren’t given enough space and time to analyze the problems on their own. One of the weaknesses of this type is that they can be overly-cautious and inflexible, only sticking to what they know or trust through personal experience. New situations can frighten them or cause them great anxiety. They may also be very blunt and opinionated in their speech and inadvertently hurt the feelings of other children who are more on the sensitive side. It’s very helpful for young ISTJs to have parents who can rephrase insensitive comments back to them to make friendships smoother.
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Your Child is an ISFJ
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ISFJ children are very detail-oriented, loyal, and empathetic. They are very concerned with the needs of others and they strive to be compassionate, helpful, and consistent in their lives. They like a predictable, structured life where they know what to expect and what’s expected of them. ISFJ children have an acute awareness of textures, tastes, and smells and are usually very clear in those preferences. They may seem like picky eaters, but this is largely because their mental preferences give them such a high awareness of taste that even the most minor deviations in flavor can seem like big changes to them. Highly sensitive to criticism, they usually work hard to avoid it and will need reassurance afterwards. They try to stay tuned into the needs of others and can appear like “little grown up’s” reliable, responsible, and stable. These children feel loved when their parents give them affirmation, affection, and stability. They need to know that they can count on their parents to keep their word, show up for important engagements, and follow through on their commitments. A routine in their life helps them to feel safe and comfortable in their surroundings. In school, ISFJs tend to perform well and they usually care about getting good grades. They are “work before play” children and often finish their homework quickly before they even think about playing or having free time. They like the classroom to be structured and they like having clear, sequential guidelines given for projects. They tend to perform well in practical skills and history; areas where they can use their skill for remembering facts and also work with their hands to solve a practical problem. One of the weaknesses of this type is that they can seem inflexible, overly dependent on routine, and anxious and scared by change. They also may be so concerned with belonging and acceptance that they work hard to please others without taking time for their own needs and wants. This can lead to resentment and frustration or one-sided relationships where they aren’t getting their needs meet and others are taking advantage of them. It’s important for parents to be aware of this propensity and help them to make a habit of standing up for their own needs and being comfortable saying “no” when other people are asking too much of them.
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Your Child is an ESTP
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ESTPs are charming, adventurous, action-oriented children who are filled with excitement and enthusiasm for the world around them. They are thrill-seekers and risk-takers who aren’t afraid of challenges and enjoy competition. In tune with the present moment, they notice everything in rich detail and enjoy quickly responding to their environment. As such, they love to touch, taste, smell, and sense everything around them. Wiggly and active, they can’t stand sitting still and always want to get up and explore, touch, climb, or run around. Young ESTPs tend to be quick on their feet and appear brave and impulsive. They are usually good problem-solvers and are skilled at taking a problem apart and analyzing it from different angles to find the best way to get the problem solved with the least possible effort. Finding shortcuts comes naturally to them, and they will quickly bypass rules and bureaucracy in order to get something done faster. They enjoy doing things at the spur of the moment and being spontaneous. Children of this type feel loved when they are encouraged to test the limits and given freedom and independence to try things their own way. They want parents who feel confident in them, who admire them, and who respect their abilities. Overly-structured or controlling parents will make them feel stifled and frustrated. In school, ESTPs tend to excel in practical skills and math. They do well in areas where they can work with their hands and learn things through experimentation and trial-and-error. One of the weaknesses of this type is that they can be overly indulgent in sensory pleasures, or continually seeking new thrills without thinking about the long-term consequences. They may also think that they are somehow immune to danger and act too quickly in scenarios that would call for more caution. It’s important for parents to teach young ESTPs to “look before they leap,” while simultaneously giving them some freedom to safely challenge themselves. Another issue ESTPs can face is appearing condescending or arrogant in the midst of debates or arguments. They tend to see debate and analysis as a game to “win” and thus they may rub it in people’s faces when they do win an argument. Over time these tendencies tend to lessen as ESTPs grow and mature and their other functions develop.
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Your Child is an ESFP
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Young ESFPs are warm, enthusiastic, and quick-witted children who have a great desire to make people smile and laugh. They thrive on social interaction and the thrill of new adventures and sensory experiences. In tune with the world around them, they live fully in the moment, noticing every sight, sound, and detail with startling accuracy. Their awareness of the world around them makes them skilled at multi-tasking. Because of their observant nature, ESFPs quickly pick up on non-verbal cues and, in turn, have a certain charm and wittiness that works in their favor. Older ESFP children tend to be very in tune with their values and what they believe is good or bad. They like being unique or different, and are quick to spot phony or inauthentic behavior. Caring deeply for others, they strive to be loyal friends. They often show their love for others by looking for experiences to share with them or ways to make them laugh or be entertained. Young ESFPs feel loved when they are affirmed and given affection by their parents. They need to feel that their parents love is unconditional and that they are free to discover their own unique path in life without being forced into a mold or societal expectation. Parents who laugh with them, listen to them, and spend quality time with them make them feel loved. In school, ESFPs tend to excel in creative, hands-on fields or practical skills. They are often drawn to activities like drama, art, or anything that allows them to create and build and experiment with tangible tools and creative supplies. They are flexible, adaptable children and tend to dislike a very structured lifestyle or a repetitive routine. One of the weaknesses of this type is that they can become overly impulsive or indulgent. They may act too quickly without thinking through the long-term consequences of their actions. While their feeling side is just starting to show up, it may appear in an unhealthy way and make them seem to judge everything as either “good” or “bad” without looking closely enough. Young ESFPs may also forget to consider the values of other people when they respond to things. It’s important for parents to help young ESFPs to “look before they leap” and test their limits in a safe environment. As with all types, ESFPs tend to gain much healthier control of their functions as they grow and mature.
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Your Child is an ISTP
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ISTPs are extremely independent, analytical, and hands-on children. They have a knack for understanding how things work, and they enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together. Hands-on interaction helps them learn, so they often find themselves building, de-constructing, and tinkering with tools. They are detached adventurers, curiously exploring nature and pursuing freedom as much as possible. They are usually adaptable, easy-going, yet quietly thoughtful and intense. As dominant introverted thinking types, ISTPs like to toss ideas back and forth in their minds, and are very concerned with finding the truth behind how the world works. They are usually precise and direct in their speech; searching for the most accurate words to use and attempting to be as concise as possible. In school, they are often gifted at math and many also enjoy science. Because they are natural problem solvers they enjoy finding practical solutions to just about any problem that presents itself. They prefer a classroom that has a flexible, open-ended, creative style. They dislike a highly-structured environment where they have to sit still and repeat facts all day. They want to work with their hands and see the real-world application of their learning. ISTPs feel loved when they are accepted and admired for their independence, logical nature, and resourcefulness. They want to feel that their parents trust them, have faith in them, and will give them the freedom they need to test themselves and be independent. They will feel slighted by parents who want to control them, over-structure their time, or “hover” to make sure they’re safe all the time. ISTPs tend to be independent and freely adopt a “live and let live” mentality. They aren’t concerned with leading others or telling other people what to do unless they feel that those people are affecting them personally in some way. Inside they hold themselves to a high standard and an individualized set of principles, but they care less about the expectations of others. As such, they tend to compete with themselves and care less about getting the perfect grades or impressing their teachers. This can give the mistaken impression that they are underachievers, especially to parents who extravert their thinking process (TJs). ISTPs internalize their thought process and, as such, parents might think they’re not considering something at all simply because they’re analyzing it in the background without making it obvious. One of the struggles of this type is that they can come across as isolated, blunt, and indecisive. In their effort to sort through all their data to find the truest answer they may take too long to decide on things. They can also be very direct and tactless in their speech and then withdraw from the conversation, leaving others confused or possibly hurt. They rarely mean any harm, but it’s important for parents to help re-phrase insensitive comments back to them so that their friendships can go more smoothly.
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Your Child is an ISFP
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ISFP children are known for being gentle, loving, and quietly passionate. On the outside they usually seem reserved and unassuming. However, on the inside they are usually passionate, with a great thirst for individuality and adventure. These children are usually easy-going and affectionate, and have a knack for finding sweet things to do for other people. One of the struggles of this type is that they are deeply affected by conflict and criticism, and prefer all their environments to be as harmonious as possible. They tend to get their feelings hurt easily and may retreat to their own room to get away from conflict situations as quickly as possible. As sensors, these types love being in nature and experimenting in a hands-on way with the world around them. They are usually open to change, adaptable, and fond of experience. Drawn to details in their environment, they tend to enjoy beautiful things and notice anything that delights their senses. ISFPs feel loved when their parents try to understand them, listen attentively to them, and show them affection. They need to know that their values are respected, and that they have the freedom to figure out who they are without being forced into a mold by society’s expectations. In school, ISFPs are usually creative and drawn to subjects like art and science; areas where they can use their hands and experiment with things tangibly. They tend to enjoy an unstructured, creative environment and they often dislike being called upon in class in front of other children. They don’t like being “put on the spot." One of the weaknesses of this type in childhood is that they can be isolative and passive-aggressive towards people who don’t understand them or their values. They are generally helpful, supportive, and gentle, but they might also become overly-sensitive and easily offended in early life when they are still maturing. It’s important for parents to help them to deal with conflict, voice their concerns instead of holding them in, and deal with criticism without taking it personally. Through gentle guidance and role-playing, parents can help ISFPs maintain composure around less-than-tactful children.
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Your Child is an ENTJ
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Young ENTJs are visionary, goal-oriented, and determined children with an eye for future possibility and a knack for swift, strategic thinking. They approach life with a strong-willed determination to “take life by the horns” and achieve great things. They are usually organized, planful, and hard-working. In everything they do, ENTJs are driven to be “the best." They strive to prove themselves competent and are itching for independence at a much earlier age than many of their peers. Competitive in everything, they like challenges and they like challenging others. They like to think outside the box, even (or especially) if this flies in the face social norms and traditions. They can appear debative to parents, teachers, and other children as they naturally bristle at rules they see as outdated or illogical. ENTJs feel loved when they are respected for their unique perspectives and their competence. They like to be given power to take charge of their lives and prove themselves to their parents. Parents who have faith in their abilities and let them follow their own path are greatly appreciated. They also value honesty and loyalty and will bristle at parents who are manipulative, wishy-washy, or inconsistent. In school, ENTJs tend to perform well in English and science. Statistically, they get above-average grades and are naturally competitive in the classroom. That said, they will quickly tire of an atmosphere that is very repetitive and focuses more on memorization than innovation and new ideas. They enjoy structure, but they like a steep learning curve where thinking outside the box is encouraged and challenges are aplenty. One of the weaknesses of this type in childhood is that they can appear dominating, controlling, or rigid in their thinking. They may have difficulty relating to emotional sensitivities in others and may inadvertently give off a vibe that says “just get over it” to people in emotional situations. Parents can help young ENTJs by teaching them the value of emotional intelligence. Re-phrasing insensitive comments back to them can also help them to avoid future situations where they might inadvertently hurt someone's feelings.
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Your Child is an ENFJ
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Young ENFJs are warm, enthusiastic, and empathetic children who are very concerned with the needs, wants, and desires of other people. They are highly in tune with the emotional atmosphere around them and have a knack for making people feel at ease and accepted. Communication comes easily to this type, and they make excellent “hosts” or “hostesses," no matter their age. Young ENFJs want to feel camaraderie and a sense of intimate “oneness” with others. As a result, they look for rapport, and will disclose information about themselves to help other children open up and connect with them. They are very sensitive to conflict and will do just about anything to resolve conflict situations as quickly as possible. The only problem with this is sometimes they may forget their own needs and values in an effort to make peace. ENFJs are usually focused on the future and have strong insights into how things are likely to play out; in early life this aptitude is usually less obvious, but as they get older and especially as they enter the teen years this strength usually becomes more noticeable. They often get a sense that something is or isn’t going to happen and sometimes a whole solution to a problem will present itself seemingly out of nowhere. Young ENFJs feel loved when they have their values and feelings validated, and when their efforts to help others are acknowledged. They need affection and assurance and loyalty from their loved ones. Direct, blunt criticism can be taken very hard by them, because they usually hold themselves to very high standards and take criticism personally. It’s important for parents to balance criticism with praise for what they do well. In school, ENFJs tend to excel in art, English, and music. Statistically, they get above-average grades and are very focused on meeting the expectations of their parents and teachers. That said, they dislike a very repetitive routine and will also bristle at teachers who seem very impersonal and critical. A classroom atmosphere that isn’t harmonious can greatly hamper their ability to think as clearly as they’d like to .One weakness of this type in childhood is that they can feel too responsible for the cares of other people. They may lose themselves in the needs of others and wind up wearing themselves out. It can be difficult for them to express their own needs and desires, which is where the help of a trusted parent comes in. Parents can help young ENFJs to realize their own values, their own tastes and desires, and they can help them to say “no” to things that go against their own desires. They can also help them to see that conflict is sometimes an essential part of life and can lead to personal growth if they allow themselves to learn through it and stand up for what they believe in.
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Your Child is an INTJ
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Young INTJs are visionary, complex children who have a strong focus on the future and understanding the “big picture” of life. They are always looking ahead and can seem almost completely tuned out of the present moment as they search for meaning and symbolic significance in everything they absorb around them. Children of this type tend to appear much older than their age would suggest because they ask such thought-provoking, existential questions. They appear intense and serious and are not easily swayed by emotions or play that doesn’t challenge them. Usually quick to pick up on complex words, they may surprise adults by saying the most difficult, elaborate words they can think of to fit the situation. They also tend to love books and will enjoy a lot of time to themselves, reading, thinking, and being creative. Young INTJs are intensely logical and dislike anything that seems emotionally manipulative or ungrounded in objectivity. They are competitive with themselves and usually very perfectionistic. It's easy for them to get irritated when their plans and projects fail to live up to their vision, yet simultaneously they will refuse help because they have to “do it themselves” to be happy. This can lead to them becoming disgruntled and irritated when they’re young and their vision is much more adult than their years are. INTJs feel loved when they’re given respect, when they’re allowed to question and speak their mind, and when they have attentive parents who will listen without judging or being exasperated by their often unusual thoughts. They appreciate honest, straightforward parents who respect them enough to tell them the truth and are willing to open their mind to new theories and ideas. In school, INTJs tend to perform well in science and math. They love anything theoretical or abstract and often enjoy school as long as it isn’t focused on a lot of repetition of facts. They like a steep learning curve and will get bored if they have to repeat the same process very often. One of the weaknesses of this type in childhood is that they can be insistent on following their vision without any help from anyone else. They may also be overly-perfectionistic, becoming so entrenched in complexity that they lose touch with the present moment or the practical needs of the day. The emergence of their thinking side is a good thing, but because it is still relatively immature in childhood it can make them appear somewhat bossy or quick to point out the flaws and inconsistencies of others. They may inadvertently hurt other people’s feelings as a result. Parents can help young INTJs by giving them adequate alone time and encouraging them to “check back in” with the present moment. They can also remind them that it’s okay to ask for help, and that imperfections aren’t always a bad thing. Parents should also rephrase insensitive comments back to their child so that relationships go more smoothly.
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Your Child is an INFJ
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Young INFJs are imaginative, whimsical children with a strong sense of empathy and compassion for other people. They are drawn to complexity and understanding “the big picture” of life. Young INFJs need a lot of alone time to process information, think, and separate from sensory stimulation. Easily over-stimulated, they can get anxious and irritated in busy, loud, or overly-sensory environments. They usually have a “vision” of the future and pick up on implications and possibilities that can seem strange to many other people. Their focus on the abstract, symbolic, and existential can be hard for other people to pin down or make sense of. They will ask questions that seem too complex or even inappropriate for children their age as they try to make sense of life and what everything means and how it’s all tied together. INFJs are usually warm children who care about how other people feel. They hate conflict and will do whatever they can to maintain harmony, even if it means putting their own needs last. If an atmosphere is tense they will often try to fix it or leave so that they don’t have to absorb negative emotions. Young INFJs feel loved when their questions are answered, when they are listened to, and when they are given affirmation and encouragement in their unique dreams. They need gentle guidance and regular reminders of their parents dedication to them. In school, INFJs tend to excel in art, English, and music. They prefer an open-ended, creative environment where they can regularly be exposed to new ideas and challenges. Repetition of facts and details can bore them and they may tune out of environments where a focus on repetition is the norm. Young INFJs are still developing all their mental functions, and as a result they may over-use their dominant function without the mature support of their other cognitive functions. This can result in them focusing exclusively on their vision without paying attention to current details or needs of the present moment. They can be extremely perfectionistic, insisting on completing their idea or project perfectly and getting angry or irritated when their aspirations don’t match their current skill set or age limitations. The emergence of their feeling side is a good thing, but because it’s still relatively immature in childhood, they can appear overly-sensitive. They may take on other people’s feelings and expectations and lose themselves in the process. It’s important for parents to teach young INFJs that imperfections are beautiful, that they need to take regular breaks to “tune in” to the present moment, and that they need to be aware of their own desires and needs and not let other people’s moods overtake them.
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Your Child is an ENTP
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Young ENTPs are known for their enthusiasm, boundless ideas, and outside-the-box thinking. They have a certain energy and charisma that is contagious and they love to ask questions and explore numerous ideas and possibilities out loud. Children of this type see everything around them in terms of what it “could be” and thus are very imaginative and inspiring. They tend to be more focused on the future than the present and are less concerned with what “is” than what’s something’s potential is. Creative and quick to pick up new and unusual words, they’ll use these words to create fascinating stories which they love to tell to their playmates or anyone willing to listen. Young ENTPs tend to have numerous interests and like to be involved in lots of activities and creative pursuits. They like having a lot of friends and meeting people from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds. They aren’t usually into “cliques” because they find children who are all very similar to be under-stimulating after a while. New and novel ideas, people, and theories are always fascinating to them. ENTPs feel loved when their parents encourage their ideas and notice their creativity, competence, and resourcefulness. They want their divergent way of thinking listened to and respected, and they will get frustrated if parents instantly shut them down when their ideas defy social norms or traditions. It's also important for them to have opportunities to prove their competence, independence, and unique way of thinking. In school, ENTPs view their education as an excellent opportunity to compete with themselves and others. They tend to enjoy science and art; areas where they can think creatively and experiment. If they feel mentally stimulated and challenged they tend to do very well in math as well; especially when it comes to the more conceptual, abstract methods employed in high-school math, algebra, and geometry. If they find their classroom setting stifling, overly-structured, and repetitive they may show little interest in their studies. One of the weaknesses of this type is that they can get so caught up in flights of ideas that they struggle with completing projects. They can also get stuck imagining various alternatives and arguing those alternatives without balancing those ideas with the support of their logical thinking side. Parents can help young ENTPs by giving them visual and verbal reminders of their deadlines and helping them tap into their reasoning processes when the situation calls for critical thinking instead of more possibility-seeking.
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Your Child is an ENFP
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Young ENFPs are known for being enthusiastic, warm, open-minded children. These types innately see possibilities and opportunities beyond the ordinary and have a creative perspective into connections between people and things and relationships. Future-oriented and visionary, they are excited by anything new or novel that could happen someday. In fact, sometimes they enjoy thinking about future possibilities more than actually experiencing them. Because they’re so inherently focused on looking forward, the present moment can be difficult for them to tune into completely. With the help of their feeling side, ENFPs are often warm and empathetic children. They have a “live and let live” mentality and tend to be accepting and open-minded of others, unless those children violate their values in some way. Misfits and quirky people appeal to their individualistic nature. They are often champions of the “underdogs” and don’t mind challenging popular opinions with new perspectives, angles, and theories. ENFP children feel loved when their parents support their ideas, feelings, and listen attentively to them. They will enjoy sharing their ideas with enthusiastic and open-minded parents and they appreciate genuine encouragement and praise. Unconditional love is vital for these children, and at the same time they can find comfort in parents who are able to help them in areas where they tend to naturally struggle. In school, ENFPs are usually drawn to artistic and creative pursuits. Art, music, dance, drama, all these things are great fun to them. Anything that allows them to experiment creatively or has an element of humor or fantasy is thrilling to them. They like classrooms where brainstorming and discussion are the norm. Highly structured or rule-driven environments tend to bother them. Classrooms where repetition and testing are the norm can stifle their natural curiosity and love of learning. One of the weaknesses of this type is that they can get so caught up in flights of ideas that they struggle to complete projects. They can also get stuck imagining a “perfect” future or potential and lose sight of what they could be enjoying right now. When they come back to hard reality they can feel disappointed and disillusioned. It’s important for parents to help young ENFPs to remember what needs to be done and also to stay tuned into the present moment from time to time and take time to “stop and smell the roses” that already exist instead of the ones that could exist someday. As ENFPs grow and develop their other functions will mature and these issues tend to be less of a problem.
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Your Child is an INTP
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Young INTPs are known for their keen sense of logic and fairness. These independent, analytical children are always trying to discern what the truth is based on logical principles. They aren’t afraid to debate or argue anything that seems untruthful or illogical, especially if it affects them in some way (like a rule or tradition they have to follow). Young INTPs are good at thinking outside the box, seeing creative and original ideas, and curiously following their interests in any number of directions. They tend to start a lot of projects, but they also tend to struggle with finishing them. They want freedom, mental challenges, and a constant stream of mind-bending ideas and facts to explore. One of the things you'll notice about young INTPs is that they are typically more private than most children. They feel at home in their own mind and often find ways to get away by themselves to read, think, or play independently. As they get older they enjoy riding their bikes or finding solitary activities that give them a sense of freedom. Adaptable and independent, they usually like a relatively unstructured environment. In their play they like to take things apart and put them back together; this can be anything from legos, to DVD players, to ideas and theories. They’re interested in finding out the core of how everything through experience and analysis. Young INTPs feel loved when their parents accept them for the unique people they are. They are often seen as unusual or “tough nuts” because of their reserved nature and tendency to debate rules. Typically not very affectionate children, parents can think they just don’t care when in fact they do care very much. They respond very well to written affirmations of love that they can read privately. Compliments should be specific rather than general as well. The loyalty and steadfast affection of their parents means a great deal to them. In school, INTPs tend to get good grades if they care about their classes. They are motivated by an internal set of standards, however, and they usually care far less about good grades and impressing their teachers and parents than they are about doing what seems important to them. They are usually very creative and enjoy a steep learning curve. Classes that are creative, challenging, and allow for healthy debate appeal to them. One of the weaknesses of this type is that they can get lost in analysis at a time when action is required. This can also result in them being overly critical and seeing flaws in just about everyone’s logic, even if perhaps they’re missing part of the data themselves. The emergence of their intuition is helpful in balancing out their thinking side. However, because it is just starting to develop it is relatively immature. This may result in them exploring idea after idea and having trouble finishing anything. It’s important for parents to help young INTPs stay on task by offering visual reminders. It’s also important for them to rephrase insensitive comments back to them so that they can say things more tactfully. Parents can also help young INTPs to understand when it’s okay to debate and critique, and when it’s better not to say anything.
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Your Child is an INFP
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Young INFPs are known for being idealistic, imaginative, sincere, and deeply sensitive. These children believe that everything is significant and has meaning and personal impact. They tend to be gentle and serious-looking children - their outside appearance usually not disclosing their inner passion and feelings. They are very concerned for the people around them and are often drawn to animals and children younger than themselves, with whom they are very nurturing and affectionate. Young INFPs tend to be very imaginative, making up stories or dreaming up possibilities that are unusual and whimsical. They tend to develop language skills early and will use these skills to write down their stories or create highly detailed and elaborate fantasy worlds. Behaviorally, INFPs are usually easy-going and good-natured. Sincerity is important to them and they enjoy being different from the crowd. They want to be true to themselves and their interests, passions, feelings, and desires. Having inner harmony and doing what’s right for them is essential. Time can be a struggle for young INFPs. They aren’t especially aware of it and can struggle to meet deadlines. Remembering mundane chores like making their bed or combing their hair can also be difficult. They like to mix work with play and when they are sent to clean their room they may find themselves lost in a creative daydream or playing with their toys, having forgotten about the task they were given. INFPs feel loved when they feel understood and accepted by their parents. Being listened to and respected is vital. They want to know that they have their parents unconditional love and support, even if they choose a life path that is far different than what their parents expected. In school, INFPs tend to be highly creative and skilled at art, English, or music. They also tend to perform well in foreign language learning. They may struggle with completing homework on time, but they genuinely want to learn. They like unstructured, creative classrooms where thinking outside the box and exploring new theories or creative options is encouraged. They tend to dislike highly structured environments and get bored if a lot of rote memorization and repetition is encouraged. One of the struggles of this type in childhood is that they can be highly sensitive and easy to offend. This tends to change as they grow and mature, because the maturity of introverted feeling, along with intuition, sensing, and thinking all create a balance where they are more likely to be in tune with others, see numerous perspectives, and be more balanced in their mindset. Parents of young INFPs can help them during this growing up phase by modeling how to set and meet goals, see things from various perspectives, and by encouraging them to express their feelings, if not in words, then in drawings so that they can give voice to what’s going on inside of them.

What Is Your Child's Personality Type?

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