Directions

Please indicate the one type – as a whole– which describes your child best, even if only a little better than the other four types. About 80% of the profile should fit your child.

Please review all five of these types and answer the question below.

● You may recognize some qualities of your child in all five types. Or find that some types fit well, except for one or two qualities.

● Think about your child over the whole span of their childhood.

“My child tends to...”

Type 1

● be serious & cautious

● follow the rules and want others to also

● respect authority figures (like parents, teachers, doctors)

● get annoyed if plans are changed - especially at the last minute

● like to finish things they start – like games, art projects, puzzles

Type 2

● be independent, strong-willed & competitive

● be bright, creative & loves to learn

● argue or push back when something does not make sense

● be confident & appear sure of themselves

● not be very emotional or overly affectionate

Type 3

● love to have fun & not take things too seriously

● like to be spontaneous, impulsive and take risks

● like to win & usually don't worry much about those who lose

● enjoy sports & physical activities

● not mind bending the rules

Type 4

● be easy going, warm, gentle & humble

● be playful, spontaneous & impulsive

● have deep feelings but be private about them

● like to please people, be loyal to friends and good at sharing

● love animals & take good care of them

Type 5

● be very sensitive, feel things deeply & can be moody

● tune into others' feelings. are loving & affectionate

● be creative in art, music, poetry, dance, acting, etc.

● take things personally & become upset when criticized

● become easily frightened & be prone to worrying

Which ONE type describes your child best? (About 80% of this profile fits)