Temperament OverviewWhen learning about a person's temperament, we focus on 9 areas: 1. Activity Level 2. Persistence 3. Biological rhythm 4. Sensitivity 5. Intensity 6. Adaptability 7. Distractibility 8. Mood 9. First Reaction For more information on the temperamental traits, check out this site. Remember that many people fall on a scale or spectrum. While one characteristic might jump out at you, another might seem less applicable or neutral - that's OK! We don't live in extremes. Goodness of FitI encourage the conversation on temperament to extend further than simply marking you and your child on a spectrum. It's important to consider the relationship between the variety of temperaments in your home - how do they interact together? How do they influence your parenting? Goodness of fit refers to how well the people and environment surrounding you supports (or suppresses) temperament. "Any trait in and of itself is not a problem; rather, it is the interaction that determines the “acceptability” of that trait." 1 Homework1. Have a conversation with your parents about your temperament. How do they remember you as a child with any of these given traits? How does that compare to how you see yourself? If there is a difference, do you think your environment altered the expression of your traits?
2. Have a conversation with your partner about their temperament. Talk about how that might influence the parenting that goes on. For example, if you are someone that is highly active but your child seems to prefer sedentary activities, do you keep signing your kid up for sports? If so, how does your child respond to that?
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