MotherStyles-What Type of Mother Are You?

As a mother of a 2 1/2 year old and a newborn coming in two days, I do a LOT of reading about parenting.

Being a first-time mom is one of the most daunting things a woman can go through. We learn from our mother's about how to parent. We learn from the media, television, other women. There are so many contradicting theories about the right way and the wrong way. There's "positive discipline" and "attachment parenting" and "cry it out" and "indulgent parenting" and the good ole' "authoritarian parenting" and so on and so forth. 

From one person to the next you will find a pro and a con for each of the styles and the outcome it will have on the child. There are studies supporting one, chastising another. Who's to say who is right and who is wrong? This quiz , based on your personality type, can give you an idea of what type of mother you are. It would be interesting to see what type of parenting style a person chooses based on their personality type.

If for no other reason than the entertainment value, why not try it out.

Here are my results to give you an idea. I’d have to say it is exactly on target! Feel free to share your results (or not) and opinions about parenting styles. I'm still trying to figure out what kind of parent I am and want to be.



Your type is: intp —The “Love of Learning” Mother



“I keep the encyclopedia in the kitchen so we can look up things together while we eat.”





•Intellectually curious and patient, the INTP mother relishes those times with a child when they are learning something interesting together. Whether they’re at the zoo or computer terminal, she sparks to answering his or her “whys” with in-depth responses or new knowledge.

•The INTP mother is also objective and introspective. She listens to and discusses children’s ideas and questions as she would those of a peer, fostering self-esteem and confidence. Open and non-directive, she allows children the freedom to do for themselves and quietly encourages them to believe they can do it.

•Independence, autonomy, intellectual development, and self-reliance are probably the INTP’s highest priorities for her children. An avid reader, she naturally imparts an appreciation and love of reading as well.

•Drawn to all types of learning, the INTP may also value her mothering experience for all the new insights about life it provides her.