Personality and mothering?

In case anyone was wondering about the ISFJ and INFJ stuff on my blog here, it turns out (after wasting an hour taking different on-line tests) that those are the two personality types that I tended to test out as. Beats me as to why I didn't test the same on each test, but it seems close enough to not make much of a difference, at least not to me.

I became interested after reading this article from Parenting.com HT Barb Curtis for the link.

They had me pegged pretty well:

The tender-loving-care mother (ISFJ)
Gentle and kind, the ISFJ mom provides her kids with lots of affection and the comfort of daily routine. She is sensitive to their feelings, offering closeness and support. The ISFJ has a strong sense of duty and consistently puts her kids' needs first. She delights in taking care of the little things that matter to a child, making each one feel special. Aiming for a smooth-running, attractive home, she tends to the practical and domestic. She believes strongly in family traditions.

The know-thyself mother (INFJ)
Sensitive and family-focused, the INFJ mother encourages the unique potential of each child. Her aim is to help her kids develop a sense of identity, and she seeks a free exchange of feelings and thoughts to that end. In fact, she may value the mothering experience as a catalyst to her own personal growth. She is conscientious and intense, as well. Probably no one takes child-raising more seriously than the INFJ. She approaches it as a profession requiring her best self.

Here's a good place to figure out your personality test. It might be fun to figure it out!









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