I am an infp. Although I don't have kids yet, I clearly remember my relationship with my estj dad. I was always (and still am) sensitive, and I used to cry a lot, and I would always daydream and sort of live in my own world. I was always messy, and I loved writing poetry. This was very different from my dad, who was direct, practical, organized, dependable, and wasn't good with feelings. His favorite saying was "It is what it is". However, I think one key thing this article is missing is that parents should try to find similarities with their children. People have other traits besides what their mbti letters say about them. My dad and I did have a surprising amour of shared traits, and we were able to have a great relationship, despite our differences. Although I will say this: when we did get in to conflict, my infj mom was extremely helpful. Sorry that was so long lol
Sophie413 (not verified)says...
I am an infp. Although I don't have kids yet, I clearly remember my relationship with my estj dad. I was always (and still am) sensitive, and I used to cry a lot, and I would always daydream and sort of live in my own world. I was always messy, and I loved writing poetry. This was very different from my dad, who was direct, practical, organized, dependable, and wasn't good with feelings. His favorite saying was "It is what it is". However, I think one key thing this article is missing is that parents should try to find similarities with their children. People have other traits besides what their mbti letters say about them. My dad and I did have a surprising amour of shared traits, and we were able to have a great relationship, despite our differences.
Although I will say this: when we did get in to conflict, my infj mom was extremely helpful.
Sorry that was so long lol