My adorable toddler grandson, Caleb, builds towers with his blocks with such intensity and focus you’d think he had a contract to fill, and deadline to hit. We’ve seen him do this with other toys as well, he’s just a take-charge little guy. As well, he has to have his “people time” every day or he gets rather cranky. My daughter tells me that he loves going to the grocery store, because all the people walking by stop to talk to him, and does he love that! In fact, she goes somewhere just about every day. He brightens up and is energized by a crowd where ever he goes. In fact, during a party at their home recently, you would have thought Caleb was on a stage. He did little dance rocking movements just to make everyone laugh. Has it been his environment that created this? I don’t think so, it’s just who he is. Now, I don’t advocate mentally profiling children and announcing your findings. In fact, when my children were in Jr. High they begged me to tell them their Behavioral Style, and I just wouldn’t. I believe you should always give children room to grow, change, and develop their personalities without any stereotypes placed on them. I find all of this fascinating. I can’t wait to watch Caleb grow and develop. I’m sure this won’t be the last time you’ll hear about him.
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