Strong Willed Child
While some children are relatively easy to parent, others can be quite a challenge. From the time
of their birth (and sometimes earlier), you get the distinct impression this child is a “My Way” child! While all children have the potential to misbehave, given the right circumstances, the strong willed child is aptly named. Their attitude is “You may be bigger Mum and Dad, but I’m smarter.”
Where does such a strong will come from? This child has an inherited temperament that can make them difficult to parent. Temperament is the inherited part of our personality – it’s how we are ‘wired’ when we’re born. Children with a strong will are not dysfunctional or maladjusted. These children are as charming, clever, and happy as other children are. But their strong will can lead to significant parental power struggles. The key to effectively parenting a strong willed child is to learn to work with your child’s temperament rather than against it.
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