You know that kid...the one who is cracking jokes when everyone else around is serious? Ok...maybe this will help -
Ok, probably not your ideal image of your child, but an "I" personality nonetheless! An "I" personality is one that is influencial, inspiring, imaginative and ingenious. These people are "people" people! They love being the center of attention and enjoy being with large groups of people. These individuals are always interested in what "everyone else" is doing and "who is going to be there". They dream big dreams and have great ideas - and everyone will get on board with their ideas because they are so inpiring and contagious in their personalities(most of the time though, their ideas are a gamble because details of how to make it happen are just too boring!).
I have an "I" son; my youngest. If you look around any group of kids, these are probably the easiest to pick out! It would not take you long to find my son - he is the one telling the really bad jokes (he is 8), laughing loudly at other's jokes and trying to get everyone to try something crazy just to see if they can do it!
The downside of the "I" personality is that they are very emotional creatures - they are either having the best day of their lives, or the world as we know it is coming to an end! The "I"s have it when it comes to an arguement because no one wants to argue with them - they get their feelings hurt easily and will come out swinging to hurt you in return!
The "I" child in the classroom/homeschool room requires a great deal of patience, creativity and more patience. Moms/teachers must give these children time to be social, out of their seats some and the ability to tell their ideas - but they do require structure and scheduling to stay on task. They have great ideas...encourage this but force them to follow through with the details of how to make it happen sometimes. When frustrated or quitting, remind them that they will get through it and that a mistake/bad grade/etc. is not the end of the world (and don't worry, in 10minutes they will be excited about something else). The "I" child is a people oriented, life of the party kind of kid who requires an environment to be social and to dream big! These kids are creative and will have a crowd of people ready to do anything they say just because they make it sound like fun! To endure them - learn to enjoy them! Remember, all that passion and emotion, if harnessed in the right direction - will one day make great leadership!
Michele Everson
Wife of Pastor Chad Everson
Proud mom of two wonderful boys (one very strong "I")!
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