School Projct Helped Clarify Personality
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School Projct Helped Clarify Personality
| Wed, 09-13-2006 - 6:50am |
Hello, my DD (17), a Senior had a project to work on last night for her Psych/Soc. class which really gave the opportunity to look at her personality and understand it a little better... for her as well as me. It asked that she find someone who could answer and expand on things like "are you introverted or extroverted?" "Are you agreeable or stubborn?" "What's your emotional stablility?" "Are you open to new experiences?" I got to tell her what was good about her personality and that none of the traits were a negative.... they just ARE. I had not really thought about any of these things but after thinking, I let her know that she is rather introverted and prefers to watch rather than join in, is stubborn which can be good at times or can cause problems. The two that I really enjoyed talking to her about were the last two. After all she has been through in the last year and a half, she really is emotionally strong. Although she has healthy emotions, she rarely "loses it." She maintains her composure even in the most difficult situations. She is also very open to new experiences; she learned to wakeboard this past summer, went to some wakeboard competitions in other towns, has recently been getting involved in her college plans, is taking a college-level English class, went to visit a family in Florida by herself, and a number of other things.
Last night was Senior Night at the swim meet. We were SOO proud of her when she broke the school record in the 100 breast stroke! And when she was standing up on the blocks as they announced her college and career plans. I couldn't believe it when her old BF (the one who caused SOOO much trouble last year) showed up! I was happy she didn't even want to talk to him. It's like many of you told me.... when they get a little older, they turn a corner and become easier because they understand the world a little better. I now realize she HAD to go through the crap she did in order to learn. No doubt... what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Deb
Last night was Senior Night at the swim meet. We were SOO proud of her when she broke the school record in the 100 breast stroke! And when she was standing up on the blocks as they announced her college and career plans. I couldn't believe it when her old BF (the one who caused SOOO much trouble last year) showed up! I was happy she didn't even want to talk to him. It's like many of you told me.... when they get a little older, they turn a corner and become easier because they understand the world a little better. I now realize she HAD to go through the crap she did in order to learn. No doubt... what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Deb

Deb,
That is great! Congratulations to your daughter for making it as far as she has! It sounds like she has a great future - and I know you must be feeling very proud!
Amelia
P.S. It does give the rest of us some hope, lol!
Deb