Nurture by Nature
Chapter One
A Matter of Style
Lisa and Barry had always imagined their children would be small
versions of themselves-talkative, friendly, and active. Practical
and down-to-earth people, Lisa and Barry essentially took each day
as it came. They were busy, responsible, and hardworking and had a
variety of friends and interests, which they eagerly anticipated
sharing with their children. But to their amazement, Claire, their
first child, was quiet, pensive, and reserved. As she got older, she
became clever and observant, capable of detecting the tiniest flaw
in her parents and sending them reeling with questions about
everything. Lisa and Barry felt they were out of their league with
this child-she seemed so oddly independent. Then came baby Robbie.
And the world shifted on its axis again. Whereas Claire was serious
and self-contained, Robbie was an impulsive clown. Robbie cried for
attention, while Claire played independently for hours. Claire
questioned every rule and every limit, while Robbie was responsive
and eager to please. Claire somehow seemed older than ... read full excerpt from: Nurture by Nature: Understand Your Child's Personality Type--and Become a Better Parent ebook
