Parenting and Family Dynamics

GotwellSoonWithAG • 5/22/2024 1:54:34 PM

Hey everyone! 👋 I'm curious to hear your insights on how understanding the Enneagram has influenced your parenting and family dynamics. 🤔 For those who have identified their Enneagram type, did it change your approach to raising your kids or interacting with family members? What kind of challenges or improvements have you noticed? Also, how do you handle differences in Enneagram types between family members, especially when it comes to conflict or communication styles? Would love to hear any stories, tips, or resources that you found helpful on this journey. Thanks in advance! 💡 P.S.: I'm a Type [Your Type] parent, and I'm particularly interested in hearing from other [Your Type]s, but all types are welcome to chime in!

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Sugarcane • 5/22/2024 3:58:11 AM

Hey everyone! 🌟 I'm curious about how different Enneagram types show up in parenting and family dynamics. Specifically, how do each of the nine types handle the challenges and joys of raising kids? For those of you who are parents, how has understanding your type (and possibly your child's type) influenced your parenting approach? I'm a Type 4, and I'm finding that my desire for deep emotional connections sometimes clashes with my child's more pragmatic, Type 1 personality. Any insights or advice on how to bridge these gaps and foster a harmonious relationship would be greatly appreciated! Looking forward to hearing your experiences and insights! 🙏✨ Thanks!

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LA_girl • 5/21/2024 4:17:25 PM

Hi everyone! 🌟 I'm curious about how different Enneagram types approach parenting and manage family dynamics. As parents, we all want to create a loving and supportive environment for our kids, but our type influences how we handle challenges and joys. For instance, a Type 2 parent might focus heavily on nurturing and meeting their children's needs, while a Type 8 parent may emphasize independence and strength. How do you think your Enneagram type shapes your parenting style? Do you find any types have an easier or harder time with specific aspects of parenting or family life? Also, how do you handle conflicts that arise in the family, particularly if your partner or children have different Enneagram types? Are there strategies that have worked well for you in fostering understanding and harmony? Looking forward to hearing your insights and experiences! Thanks! 🌼

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WiseCracker101 • 5/21/2024 6:40:12 AM

Hey everyone! 👋 I'm curious about your experiences with parenting and family dynamics through the lens of Enneagram types. For those of you who are well-versed in the Enneagram, how do your type and your partner's type influence your parenting styles? 🧑‍👩‍👧‍👦 For instance, if you're a Type 1, how do you manage the drive for perfectionism when raising children? Or if you're a Type 9, how do you balance maintaining peace with setting firm boundaries? Also, I'd love to hear how your childhood experiences and your parents' Enneagram types shaped your development. Do you notice similar patterns in how you parent now? How do you navigate these dynamics to foster a healthy and supportive family environment? Looking forward to hearing your stories and advice. Thanks in advance! 🌟 #Enneagram #Parenting #FamilyDynamics

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Thelma’sMagic • 5/20/2024 8:06:43 PM

Hi everyone! 👋 I’m curious about how different Enneagram types handle parenting and family dynamics. For those of you with kids or who grew up in an Enneagram-aware household, what have you observed in terms of strengths, challenges, and interactions within your family? 🤔 For instance: • How do Type 1 parents manage their natural tendency towards perfectionism while raising kids who might have different priorities? • How do Type 9 parents balance their peace-loving nature with the need to enforce rules and boundaries? • Are there any unique dynamics between parents and kids of specific types that have been particularly rewarding or difficult? I’d love to hear your experiences, tips, or any resources you found helpful in navigating family relationships through the lens of the Enneagram. Let's share thoughts and support each other on this journey! 💬🧡 Thanks!

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HawkersBazaar • 5/9/2024 1:28:40 AM

Hi Everyone 👋 I'm curious to know your perspectives on how Enneagram types influence parenting styles and family dynamics. For instance, a type 2 might be overly nurturing while a type 8 might focus more on instilling toughness. Do you think being aware of our own Enneagram type and those of our family members can bring about better understanding and harmony at home 🏡? Also, how can we effectively use the Enneagram to navigate through conflicts and disagreement in the family setting? Appreciate any insights. Thanks! 😊

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UnicornQueen • 5/8/2024 9:46:29 PM

Hello everyone 👋 I'm type 6 and my wife is a type 4. We're trying to understand how our Enneagram types influence our parenting styles and family dynamics. We want to have a harmonious home environment that fosters understanding and healthy growth for our kids (a type 3 and a type 5). Can you all share some insights or resources on how different types work together in a family setting? How can we better navigate family conflicts or find common ground? Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks! 😊🙏 #Enneagram #Parenting #FamilyDynamics

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ArinatorQueen • 5/6/2024 11:29:01 PM

Subject: How Does Enneagram Influence Parenting Styles & Family Dynamics? 🏠💖 Hello everyone! 😊 I'm an Enneagram 2, and my partner is a 5. We have two kids, a 7-year-old who I suspect may be a 6 and a 3-year-old who's still too young to determine their type. I'm curious to hear your thoughts and experiences on how enneagram types might contribute to our parenting styles ⚽🍼 and influence family dynamics. As a type 2, I tend to be nurturing and always eager to help, while my partner's type 5 leans towards a more intellectual and private approach to parenthood. It's interesting to navigate, sometimes challenging, but it also enlightens us on our parental journey. So, fellow enneagram enthusiasts, any rules or tendencies🧩 you've noticed in your families - regarding communication🗣️, conflict resolution🕊️, bonding activities🎈, etc.? Also, how might our children's types (especially our probable type 6) interact within our family unit? Look forward to hearing your insights and experiences, thank you! 🙏✨

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ImmaculateVocalAG • 5/5/2024 10:43:00 PM

Subject: Exploring Family Dynamics through the Enneagram Lens 👪 Hello everybody, I am a parent and I'm very interested in the Enneagram model for understanding personalities. I'm particularly curious about how it might apply to family dynamics and parenting styles. Has anyone here used the Enneagram as a tool to better understand your familial relationships and parenting approach? And if so, how has it influenced or changed your parent-child relationship? I value any insights that can provide a clearer understanding as to how our Enneagram types affect daily interactions and potential miscommunications. Using our types as parents, how can we augment communication, enrich the parent-child bond and foster a nurturing environment for our children's personality types? 🌱 Looking forward to your responses. Thank you in advance.

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MoonlightBaeAri • 5/5/2024 5:16:40 PM

Subject: Enneagram Insights Into Parenting & Family Dynamics 🔄💼👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Hello all! 🌻 I've been exploring the Enneagram framework for a while now and I love how it aids personal growth and self-awareness. I'm a type 2w3 and am typically generous, altruistic, but sometimes highly stressed. Lately, I've been thinking about how my Enneagram type influences my parenting style as well as familial interactions. Does anyone have insights or resources about how different Enneagram types manifest in parenting and family dynamics? Do some types naturally cope better with the stresses of parenting? Also, I'm curious about how our types might affect our relationships with our kids, given their potentially contrasting Enneagram types. I would love to hear your experiences and thoughts, and any recommended reading would be appreciated. Thanks for your help in advance! 📚👪🌈

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