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What's My Type?
Discover Your Parenting Personality and Recognize What Motivates You
By Janet Levine
b. I try to help by being straightforward and down-to-earth, having a face-to-face talk. We know where we stand, together, how solidly I love her. This in no way affects that relationship – that doesn't even come into the picture; it's the way things are. She made a mistake. We all do. Face to face, saying it straight without any extraneous talk, that's always the best way to handle these interactions.
c. I try to help by letting her know how much I care. I don't like handling these situations. When my children are in trouble, it strikes at my heart. I'm more anxious about this than I want to admit – emotional upsets really get to me. I know her so well, I know what she's feeling as if it were myself. Although she's in the wrong – and we all know that – I'll try to get through to them how much I care.
6. At the last minute your child tells you that he wants to spend his birthday with friends, knowing full well the plans you've made together for the day. What is your first reaction?
a. Disbelief. I can't accept this at all. I know he has to grow and become independent, but why now, why on his birthday? We've planned this day for months. He knows how much I love birthdays. I'm so disappointed; it's a heart-wrenching feeling. It'll take time for me to get over this one.
b. I guess I should have seen this coming. He made noises about this last year. He's growing up – all the signs are there – I just didn't think it would come down on this day. If you think about it rationally and logically, it's a perfectly legitimate request – shows healthy growth. I allowed myself to be blindsided by my own expectations. I'll learn other good lessons from this. Of course he wants to be with his friends, have his own experiences and memories. I won't take this perso
