Parenting is difficult, challenging and frustrating, but it’s also wonderful and rewarding. It’s especially great when our kids show their strengths. Of course, between the day-to-day hustle and bustle it may be hard to notice all the great things about our children. Each of our children have strengths and limitations, and although the limitations are frustrating, the strengths are beautiful. Today we want to focus on highlighting some strengths children with Blue personalities have in the hopes that by recognizing their strengths, you can foster more gratitude as a parent. Here we go!

Blue children are proper and behaved.

You don’t have to worry about your child embarrassing you out in public or when friends or neighbors come over. Your Blue children know how to act appropriately and have great manners. Blue parents will especially appreciate this one. Instead of paying for a babysitter to watch your Blue child while you attend a play or other event, bring them along! You’ll save money, and they’ll know just how to act! Next time you see a kid chewing loudly or yelling at their mom in the grocery store, thank your lucky stars you’ve got a Blue.

Blue children are easily disciplined verbally.

Lucky you! You don’t have to constantly choose another toy or gadget to take away from them when they get in trouble or worry about grounding having no effect on them. These are the kids who will feel remorse at, “I’m very disappointed in you.” Remember not to take advantage of their overly sensitive hearts by being too harsh with your words. But a good talking to should ensure their moral compass will point straight again, just as they need it to.

Blue children are sensitive and concerned about other family members.

When you’re having a bad day and need someone to turn to, your Blue child should be sympathetic. They are the children who care about your emotional well-being, and they are concerned about their siblings as well. They are a great contributor to the family because of their sensitivity toward and concern for their family members.

Blue children are loyal to their parents and siblings regardless of the quality of their relationship.

If their friends are talking down about you and your strict rules, they will defend you. If someone is speaking unkindly about one of their siblings, it will hurt them. These are the children who will support you in your old age and who will take time to maintain relationships with their siblings in adulthood. You can always count on them!

Do you want to hug your Blue son or daughter a little tighter now? Even though they may not always be a piece of cake to raise, they have wonderful attributes that should make parenting easier in some regards. If you’re ever having a bad day with them, just read this and remember the good.

— The Color Code Team