Parenting Skill and the ISFJ Child!

If your child is ISFJ, Introverted with Sensing, Feeling and Judging, parenting skill can be improved by understanding that these ISFJ young ones are typically very in the moment caring little ones. And we will get into that in just a moment.

Firstly understand that this page is devoted to helping you as a loving parent or guardian better understand how to use your instinctive nature to improve your parenting skill by nurturing your child.

Your nature and your child’s nature is your personality type and your child’s type as discovered through the Myers Briggs Test. You may or may not be ISFJ; but, if your child is ISFJ than this page can guide you in developing outstanding parenting skill as you raise and interact with your ISFJ child.

You’ll be introduced to several key personality characteristics of the ISFJ child and you’ll be given some suggestions as to things to do that will improve parenting skill and help nurture you ISFJ child all through life.

We’ll assume that you know your personality type and that your child is ISFJ…here we go!!

Some Characteristics of the ISFJ Child-Some Behaviors to Look For

• Even as babies the ISFJ is serious, quiet, gentle
• The ISFJ child will bond with both parents
• The ISFJ baby likes to be cuddled, wrapped in blankets, snuggled
• Being a dominant sensor, the ISFJ child can be very aware of their bodies need for sleep and food
• The ISFJ child will thrive with a predictable schedule, and be upset when off schedule…strong need for structure and routine
• The ISFJ child will feel secure in a home environment and very insecure when not in it
• It can take some time for the ISFJ child to get used to new surroundings…so frequent moves can unsettle the ISFJ child
• ISFJ child will enjoy sitting close to Mom/Dad, holding hands, being held…don’t ignore it
• As they grow they will take their time getting involved with “social” activities….they don’t like being rushed/pushed into social events….they want to watch an activity first then join when ready
• Don’t be surprised if your child is quiet and enjoys being alone and/or gets upset if pushed into “outside” activities…remember the ISFJ is an introvert
• K-12 education is almost custom made for the ISFJ child to the extent that it embraces structure, order, specifics, routine, not a great deal of change
• The ISFJ child enjoys studying one thing at a time…the more “hands on” the better
• The greater the “theory” in the classroom the less the ISFJ child will like the subject
• Your ISFJ is probably very honest and will expect others to be also and may get upset with those they think are not
• ISFJ children typically are sensitive, friendly (once they learn others), gentle…..easily upset by other kids who are not!!
• The ISFJ child will express their feeling easily and cry frequently if upset
• In adolescence the ISFJ will desire their space and their independence perhaps more than others so be ready for that
• The ISFJ child will, early on, develop a sense of texture, color, definition, smell, taste…more so than some others
• The ISFJ adolescent will enjoy friends while not having a large network of them…one or two close friends, etc.
• ISFJ adolescents enjoy collecting things
• They may focus on part-time jobs during school as earning a living is the responsible thing to do
• ISFJ children are usually very fond of animals
• The ISFJ child will be skeptical and fearful of new situations
• ISFJ children enjoy helping other children
• As the ISFJ grows they will prefer an orderly room/surroundings, will not balk at responsibility and are very traditional

Regardless of Your Type Mom and Dad-Here Are Some Things You Can Do to Nurture the ISFJ Child and Improve Parenting Skill

• Frequently embrace, hold, cuddle for long periods your ISFJ child
• Read, sing, speak, massage the ISFJ child…give them lots of attention
• Don’t rush them, give them time to adjust to everything new
• If something new will be added give as much detail about the new thing as possible to them
• Don’t raise your voice, use a soft and steady tone with them
• All them to feel and to express how they feel in their own way
• Praise them, reward them with responsibility
• Hold to regular rules and emphasize fairness
• Always assure the ISFJ child of your support and confidence in them

In conclusion Mom or Dad, if you are ISFJ than most of the above seemed pretty natural; but, if you are not a Sensing Feeler (SF) than maybe the above can better aid you as you develop you parenting skill.

Should you desire to check on another personality type just link below and return to the main Parenting page and find another type, link on it, and enjoy! Return from Parenting Skill ISFJ to Personality and Parenting Page