Many of us are living that way, and we don't know why we can't get along with our children or why they don't listen to us. Understanding the differences in types is the first step in understanding one's children and others. A parent who feels a child is not following instructions may need to modify those instructions in a way that the child can understand, based on his or her personality. Extraversion vs. introversion Extraverts receive their energy from the people, places and things around them, while an introvert's energy comes from the inner world of thoughts and reflection. These types of differences can cause problems for children in school.
Kids can get into trouble in the classroom for thinking aloud.
Oftentimes we are telling our children not to think when we tell them to keep quiet. We are not really providing ways for them to think, like in discussion groups. Some children just need to be in a classroom that is very active. She recommends getting kids into accelerated programs because they better accommodate different personality types. Children often feel guilty for being a certain way or feel stupid because they cannot do something, but it may be that the teacher or caregiver is not meeting the needs of the child's personality.