Entry 18 - Keirsey and Parenthood

Parents and their child

A firm parent

INTJ parents can be very committed to their children but have problems when the children have not developed good logic or reasoning skills. INTJs can be insensitive so they will have to adapt in order to give their children the emotional support that all children need. When it comes to disciplining their children INTJs are very honest and communicate very well so that their children know what is true and right. INTJs tackle the problems of children like they would tackle any problem, listen to the problem, come up with a plan, and then execute the plan. This is because INTJs hate the idea of not knowing or being wrong. When teaching children about the real-world or solving problems INTJs don’t want to give out the answer they prefer to encourage the children to make the their own decisions. INTJs give their children the tools that will encourage them to solve problems with their minds. The children will end up respecting and trusting their parents. INTJs look at problems as opportunities for growth and learning to use their minds to the fullest. An INTJ parent wants their children to be able solve any problem that will come up in life. I agree with a lot of the things INTJ parents do. I think parents should help their children succeed but they should force them or give away any free handouts. I agree when it comes to parenting children need a more nurturing and sensitive parent so I would have to adapt. It seems like INTJs want their children to be like an INTJ and I have no problem in my children being like me. Finally my ultimate goal would be for my children to be independent and be able to do things on their own.

I feel that the roles of parents are to guide their children and raise them into become a fine adult. Parents need to pass down their knowledge and principles down to their children. Children need to listen and respect their parents. Parents also need to make sure they keep the child safe but they shouldn’t overprotect their child. Overall parents need to know when to be firm and and when to be nurturing and children need to to understand what their parents tell them and apply their teachings in real-life.