Is your child an Indigo Child?

[Leroy]

Most people call them brats. But true parents know when their children are "special" *hurk, gag* and of the "new breed."

http://www.indigochild.com/

They come into the world with a feeling of royalty (and often act like it)

They have a feeling of "deserving to be here," and are surprised when others don't share that.
Self-worth is not a big issue. They often tell the parents "who they are."
They have difficulty with absolute authority (authority without explanation or choice).

They simply will not do certain things; for example, waiting in line is difficult for them.

They get frustrated with systems that are ritually oriented and don't require creative thought.

They often see better ways of doing things, both at home and in school, which makes them seem like "system busters" (nonconforming to any system).

They seem antisocial unless they are with their own kind. If there are no others of like consciousness around them, they often turn inward, feeling like no other human understands them. School is often extremely difficult for them socially.

They will not respond to "guilt" discipline ("Wait till your father gets home and finds out what you did").

They are not shy in letting you know what they need.

You've just described cousin Bill. All of those years we just thought he was a spoiled narcissist, and teased him mercelessly! Now I discover that he was royalty! Had I known that back then I would have harassed the el out of him!

 

[Leroy]

Well, duh. Obviously you were one of the early arrivals here to pave the way for the Indigo Kids. Who, in turn have paved the way for the....Crystal Children !

""Crystal Children are beautiful inside and out, like magnificent little high-priests and priestesses. One look in their eyes, and you’ll recognize Divine love and wisdom. Their auras are bright, radiant, and opalescent—they seem to glow from the inside! They talk about past lives, distant galaxies, and profound insights concerning peace and love. Most Crystal Children’s parents are aware that their kids are special, and they’re thrilled to be parenting such delightful children.""

Well Holy Cow! That was my son. Quiet most of the time, talked about distant galaxies before the age of 8. Animals and smaller children flocked to him, especially when he had treats. He knew things were going to happen before they happened, like he'd know when his mom was about to call him to dinner, he'd stumble to the kitchen before she called "Dinner time"! He always knew when it was bedtime before we told him, he'd yawn long before we sent him to bed!

But then he grew up, and has become the Indigo child! What the hell am I to do? How do I transform him back to that innocent psychic Crystal Child?

 

[Leroy]

Do they have grest destinys? None of them will ever work at McDonalds?

Heck no! They don't work, they are too special. They are the ones who live with and are supported by "mothers" "girlfriends/boyfriends" or "spouces." The men sleep until noon, get up to eat and watch tv, and spend their evenings at the bars. The women think the world revolves around them, have screaming outbursts when things don't go their way, and have even been know to get violent. If you suggest getting a job to them, they roll their eyes as if to say "Get off my back man!"

 

[SRW]

" The men sleep until noon, get up to eat and watch tv, and spend their evenings at the bars.

I was an Indigo Child? And here I thought I was just unemployed. If I had known I would not have gone back to work.

 

[xouper]

Imagine the shame or disappointment of New Age parents whose children aren't Indigos or Crystals. Who would want to admit one of their kids isn't anything special?

 

[Leroy]

I found a quiz to find out if you are parenting an Indigo child.

1.Does your child expect to be treated as an equal instead of a child?

YEP

2.Is your child easily, emotionally triggered?

Especially in the mornings after being drug out of bed to go to school

3.Does your child have difficulty with discipline and authority?

YES

4.Is your child frustrated with ritual-oriented systems that require little creativity?

YES, he prefers the ones that require high-tech creativity, and really gets pissed if something isn't challenging.

5. Does your child have a gentle, sensitive, spirit and caring heart?

YES, he always says he feels bad after he tortures the snakes, like, "Man I really shouldn't have done that, his brother might want revenge."

6.Does your child have food or environmental sensitivities?

Yes, since birth. All food except pizza, cereal, and peanut butter are off his menu.

7.Does your child dislike being rushed or not seem to have a sense of time in a traditional way?

definetly, just try and tell him to hurry up and get to bed!

8. Does your child have an interest in spiritual things?

No

9.Does your child appear to be an old soul or wise beyond their years?

He did when he was small, but he seems to be getting dumber as he ages. Is this a sign that he is growing out of it?

10. Does your child seem to have a very creative imagination or to be a day dreamer?

Heck yes, just ask his english teacher. He sleeps in her class everyday, I am sure it is that creative imagination causing him to dream all morning.

11. Did your child come into the world with an attitude?

Yep

12. Does your child refuse to do certain things they are told to do?

Yes, until I grab his arm and excort him to his job.

13. Is your child a non-conformist?

Only when it comes to chores

14. Does your child see better ways of doing things at home and at school?

Yes, and he is sometimes right


15. Is homework a source of conflict in your home?

Homework? What homework? He never brings any home


16. Does your child appear to have a short attention span and at other times incrediblefocus?

Yes, a short attention span when I am discussing the rules of the house, and an incrediblefocus one when he is playing his high tech play station games.

17. Is your child particularly creative in areas of art, music, science and/or technology?

Yes, he is a great artists, plays the radio as though it comes natural, is good in science and tech classes.

18. Does your child display intuition or knowledge of things that are unexplainable?

Sure does. You should see how fast he disappears when we get the rakes out, as though he somehow knows that we are going to ask him to help. He does the same thing when he sees the lawn mowers out in the yard, how on earth does this child know that we are about to start mowing?

19. Did your child display an early ability and desire to learn and appear to be very intelligent in some areas?

Yes

20. Does your child talk to or about “imaginary” friends or see things that you cannot?

No, but does it count if he doesn't see things that I do? Like he doesn't see the trash that needs taken out.

21. Does your child refuse to respond to parenting techniques that were used on you as a child?

Well now, I don't know. I've been afraid to take my belt off and break it over his head, now-a-days they have laws against that sort of thing.


22. Does your child have a strong interest in the environment and other living creatures?

Yes he does. You should have seen the complete interest and excitement he showed when he caught the neighbors field on fire, and he loves catching snakes and sharing them with his friends. He is very thoughful when he gives them as gifts, and doesn't understand their lack of gratitude when they find them in their bookbags at lunch time.

23. Does your child have trouble getting to sleep or have night terrors?

No, he just has trouble going to bed on time.

"If you answered yes to more than 10 questions you are probably parenting an Indigo. If yourscore is above 15 you are almost definitely parenting an Indigo Child."

I blame his mother!

 

[Leroy]

I've identified a phenomenon quite similar to Indigo Children. I call it Deep Indigo Parents. How can you tell if someone is a DIP? If you answer 'Yes' to some of these questions, you're almost certainly a DIP:

1. Do you let your children do what they want because you're too lazy to be a good parent?
2. Do you describe ad nauseam how gifted your child is compared to the rest of the children their age?
3. Do you rail against those that don't agree that your child is 'highly advanced for their age'?
4. Do you blame the educational system when your child proves to be of fairly average ability?
5. Were you an Indigo Child yourself?
6. Does the thought that your child is a brat because they're special, and not just spoiled, comfort you?
7. Do you spend far too much time, time that would be better spent parenting, researching how to properly cave in to the demands of your child?
8. Have you ever chastised another parent for giving their child a 'time-out' or 'stifling their creativity'?

If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, you're almost certainly a DIP. Using comprehensive scientific techniques, I can confirm your status as a DIP. For a mandatory 'donation' of $499 I will conduct a rigorous 15 minute evaluation of your aura. For more information, please read a book on parenting.

This post is priceless! I know many DIP parents!

 

[Leroy]

Re: "Indigo" = Personality Disorder?

As I was reading the characteristics of the Indigo Child, something familiar nagged at me. I think I have found it. Here are the attributes of the Indigo Child compared to the diagnostic criteria for Narcissistic Personality Disorder (according to the American Psychiatric Association):

They come into the world with a feeling of royalty (and often act like it).
Has a grandiose sense of self-importance (e.g., exaggerates achievements and talents, expects to be recognized as superior without commensurate achievements).

They have a feeling of "deserving to be here," and are surprised when others don't share that.
Is often envious of others or believes that others are envious of him or her.

Self-worth is not a big issue. They often tell the parents "who they are."
Requires excessive admiration.

They simply will not do certain things; for example, waiting in line is difficult for them.
Has a sense of entitlement, i.e., unreasonable expectations of especially favorable treatment or automatic compliance with his or her expectations.

They get frustrated with systems that are ritually oriented and don't require creative thought.
Shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes.

They often see better ways of doing things, both at home and in school, which makes them seem like "system busters" (nonconforming to any system).
Is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love.

They seem antisocial unless they are with their own kind. If there are no others of like consciousness around them, they often turn inward, feeling like no other human understands them. School is often extremely difficult for them socially.
Believes that he or she is "special" and unique and can only be understood by, or should associate with, other special or high-status people (or institutions).

They will not respond to "guilt" discipline ("Wait till your father gets home and finds out what you did").
Lacks empathy: is unwilling to recognize or identify with the feelings and needs of others.

They are not shy in letting you know what they need.
Is interpersonally exploitative, i.e., takes advantage of others to achieve his or her own ends.

Ah ha! So I wasn't wrong for calling cousin Bill a narcissist

 

[Suezoled]

Uri Gellar: Indigo Child? Spider Person? Misplaced alien?