A Snapshot of your child…

Responsible Hard Workers tend to be serious and cautious. They like routines and traditions they’re familiar with. By their nature, they like structure, boundaries and following the rules. And they expect others to follow them as well. Responsible Hard Workers usually respect authority figures such as parents, teachers, doctors and police officers, and don’t tend to push the envelope or “rock the boat” too often. They have a strong sense of duty and often feel an obligation to help others. They’re most comfortable when plans have been made, and they can get upset when plans get changed – especially at the last minute. They are also people who – even as kids – have a strong work ethic and like to finish whatever they start – be it games, art projects, puzzles, etc. Although every individual is unique, research shows that Responsible Hard Workers tend to  have  a low risk of developing anxiety and depression.

Have the conversation

If you have concerns about your child’s emotional health, it’s important for you have a conversation with them – even if it may be uncomfortable.

Choose a time and place where you won’t be interrupted – especially by electronic devices! Understand that most sensitive children have a hard time reaching out and sharing their feelings, so it’s critically important that you create a safe, quiet space and that your child has your complete, undivided attention. This sends them the message they desperately need to hear: “You are so important to me. I am here for you, and I can help you with whatever is troubling you.” 

How to connect with your child

Parents and children whose personality types are quite different often struggle to communicate. When parents can meet their children where they are – and communicate more in the child’s style, the conversation is much more satisfying for both parent and child. Here are some tried-and-true suggestions about how to engage your Responsible Hard Worker child:

• Be clear and explicit in your directions and requests: say what you mean and mean what you say.

• Prepare them in advance for new experiences and changes in plans.

• Be on time and follow through on all your commitments to them.

• Encourage them to question things, rather than always taking things at face value.

• Reward them with increasing levels of responsibility and praise them for their accomplishments.
  

Trusted Resources

Here is a list of trusted resources that may be helpful.

National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI 

Anxiety and depression in children: Get the facts from the CDC 

How to Help Children and Teens Cope With Stress and Anxiety 

The Child Health and Development Institute 

The Highly Sensitive Person 

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

International Association for Suicide Prevention

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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For a deeper understanding of your child based on their personality type, preview Nurture By Nature – the most comprehensive resource about personality type and parenting by Paul Tieger and Barbara Barron.

Evidence-based research

The TPI-C assessment and information shared in this report are the result of the most comprehensive original peer-reviewed study of its kind involving 10,500 subjects. It established a strong statistical correlation between inborn personality type and anxiety and depression and was conducted by Paul D. Tieger and a team of researchers at a leading academic institution. 

Have questions or comments?

Please contact Paul D. Tieger, creator of the TPI-C™. You can learn more about him here.

Please Note:

This report, generated from TPI-C™ (Tieger Personality Indicator for Children™), is provided for educational purposes only. It is NOT meant to diagnose any condition, nor does it explain or predict any future behavior or conditions in children of any personality type. Your report may indicate that children whose personality type is similar to your child’s may be at increased risk for anxiety or depression. But every individual is unique. Therefore, this does not mean that YOUR child is necessarily at increased, or decreased risk.

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