Just like every other color, Yellow children come with natural strengths and natural limitations. Obviously, the strengths are great while the limitations can be frustrating. But don’t worry, we’re here to help!  

In this article, we will mention some of the limitations Yellows have as children and offer advice on the things you should or shouldn’t do as parents to maintain the best relationship you can with your child in spite of these sometimes frustrating limitations.

Yellow children tease siblings constantly

If they’ve got Blue siblings, this can be especially tough! However, to have the best relationship with a Yellow, you must accept SOME playful teasing or joking. Remember, Yellows like to have fun! It is their motive in life! Try to find a balance with the teasing. Of course you shouldn’t let your Yellow child constantly hurt your Blue child’s feelings, but don’t lay down the law every time Mr. or Miss Yellow plays a practical joke on a family member. Teach your other children not to take it personally and let them know they can tease their sibling back! If anyone can take it, a Yellow can!

Yellow children are sassy and demanding

This is a tough one! Of course it can be hurtful to hear your child sass you and unless you’re a White, you probably don’t have the patience for a demanding child. Although you shouldn’t make allowances for sassy and demanding behavior in your child, you should recognize that in order to have the best relationship with your Yellow child, you need to remember they are more sensitive than they seem. So although they may sass you, throwing back an angry or hurtful retort may really hurt their feelings.

Yellow children prefer to take the easy road whenever possible

This might be hard for you as a parent when your Yellow child is stuffing everything in their closet rather than organizing it or doing the bare minimum to scrape by in school. However, if you want to have the best relationship with your Yellow child that you can, do not demand perfection. Blues, that especially means you! Rather than demanding perfection from them, try to meet them halfway. Don’t allow them to keep a terribly messy room, but teach them the value of a junk drawer! Encourage and expect them to make solid efforts on their homework, but reward them with fun activities when the work is done.

Yellow children are more concerned with friends than family

Ouch! Although you may wish your child wanted to spend more time with you, do not control their schedules or totally consume their time if you want to have the best relationship with them. You don’t want them to resent you and to push them away further. Yellows are social beings, let them have time with their friends. But remember, Yellows’ motive in life is fun, so try planning fun family activities that they’ll want to be a part of! Maybe they’ll be even more inclined to participate if you let them bring a friend along.

Parenting requires a lot of patience, yes, but the payoff will be much better if you have the best relationship with your child that you can. Hopefully our advice helps, and you can better understand and work with your Yellow son or daughter. Don’t forget to have fun! (They’ll need it!)
—The Color Code Team