Seeing Beyond Behaviors
Parenting is often about the stories we tell ourselves. When your child struggles, how do you interpret it? The Enneagram World of the Child invites us to reframe these moments—not as problems to solve but as windows into the deeper forces shaping their personality and sense of self.
A New Perspective
Instead of asking, “Why is my child acting this way?” ask, “What need or emotion is behind this behavior?” This subtle shift moves us from reacting to behaviors to responding to the core dynamics of early development.
Example from the Book:
Imagine a child resisting bedtime routines. Instead of seeing defiance, consider:
What patterns in the family dynamic might be influencing their response?
Are they seeking comfort in a moment of separation?
Is their resistance a way of asserting independence?
When we reframe challenges this way, we create opportunities for deeper understanding and connection.
The Enneagram World of the Child helps parents move beyond labels and assumptions, offering a framework for seeing each moment as part of the beautiful process of personality formation.
What moments have you reframed into opportunities for growth? Share your story below!
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