Nurture the Nature

I have been reading the book, "Nurture the Nature" by Gurian.  This is about understanding your child's core personality and parenting him/her in the appropriate way.  It's funny how we, as parents, tend to forget at times that our children have their own unique personalities which they bring into this world.  In fact, some believe that they somewhat can guess the personalities of their children while even in the womb.  We try very hard to make our kids become who and act how we want them to be... missing the chance to truly see who they are in the flesh.  We are supposed to know each of our children individually and deal with them according to their uniqueness.  This book helps us see not only our children's personalities but even ours.  


According to Gurian we are to parent intentionally, provide discipline, materials and activities that each of our children would like and are interested in.  I found the book a bit challenging as there are quizzes and logs that I am supposed to do but I do see why it is important.  Even teachers of young children know how important observation is in knowing a child and for providing appropriate curriculum for him/her.  Why shouldn't we do the same?  Are we not supposed to be the experts on our children? As a teacher I feel so sad when I encounter parents who seem to not really know their own children; some when asked questions about their child would have to ask their nanny for the answer.  Try to know your children.  Set individual date times with each of them, for both your benefit.