Parenting is exhausting as it is, and if you are the parent of a Red child, you may find yourself in over your head as you learn to handle some of their difficult limitations. As children, Reds can be poor listeners, defiant and resisting of control, critical of their parents and demanding and manipulative of their parents to get their way. Are you pulling out your hair yet?

Yes, Red children have limitations that will aggravate their parents, however, they also have some fantastic strengths. If you’re raising a Red and are wanting to focus on the positive in them, take a look at these strengths Red children possess.

Red children communicate what they are thinking.

You don’t have to play any guessing games! Sure, if the dinner you make tastes gross to them, they’ll make it known, but it’s nice not to wonder what’s going on inside their head or if they’re really happy about something. They’ll tell you their opinions and in turn, you can engage each other in conversation! Plus, the honesty of children can be hilarious!

Red children have a strong sense of independence.

This is especially nice when you have several children to care for. Who doesn’t want a child that wakes up on their own, makes themselves breakfast and gets themselves ready? And doesn’t it make it easier to send your child off to school knowing they can hold their own? An independent child makes for a low maintenance child in some areas.

Red children are willing to risk and try new experiences.

What a great quality! If you’re wanting to take your family on a boating trip, your child may be first in line to try out wake boarding. When it comes to extracurricular activities, they won’t be shy to run for student government or try out for the soccer team. While some kids may be too afraid of failure, your Red child is willing to risk failure for something that leads to success. (And they probably don’t think failure is an option!)

Red children take charge when their parents are gone.

Why hire a babysitter when your Red 9-year-old is just as capable? 😉 Red children are comfortable in the lead. They will feed their siblings dinner, change diapers and make sure their younger siblings are punished if they don’t obey bedtime! 😉

Red children are self-confident in their ability to perform.  

When you think about it, kids will be required to or have the opportunity to perform a lot. Whether it’s performing on tests, in spelling bees, in the school play or the other various activities they find themselves involved in or exposed to, Red kids will benefit from their ability to be confident in their performance. While some kids get nervous for the limelight, your Red child will be comfortable there.

Can you see how awesome it can be to raise a Red? Their strong personality may be tough to handle at times, but it can also bring a lot of fun to the family. Parents who’ve raised Reds, what do you love most about your Red child? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

—The Color Code Team