Indigo children from another world? Or how to raise such a child?

These talented and, you may agree, a little strange children are already different from their peers from an early age. They are said to know the answers to all the questions of the universe.

It is to them attributed a key role in the further development of mankind. But do indigo children really exist, or is this a phenomenon of the "chupacabra" or "Bigfoot" kind? What can a practicing psychologist say about this?

Nancy Ann Tepp is credited with discovering the indigo phenomenon. Here's what Tepp's experiments and other research have revealed

"new children" have a higher level of consciousness compared to the average person.

Indigo children, some scientists believe, are proof of the expansion and evolution of human consciousness. Such children are often called the creators of a new world and almost the last hope for a good future of the Earth.

Is your child indigo? Or is it not?

A good psychologist can help you find an answer to this question. A practicing psychologist will help to make a portrait of an indigo child without embellishments, with all the pros and cons.

Indigo children do not recognize authority figures in most cases

(even the authority of parents) and try to live only "their own way" while trying to teach others how to live through various media.

Often "new" people can not tolerate discipline, do not learn well in educational institutions, hard to adapt in a team. The child-indigo can, however, easily get along with adults, but provided that they recognize his uniqueness, because such children often focus on themselves, have high self-esteem, justified by extraordinary intelligence or other talent.

Increased sensitivity and mobility, protest of routine tasks, orientation to creativity - these are just a few of the characteristics that a psychologist will give the indigo child.

He will also say that such children can often abandon any activity that does not evoke positive emotions or leads to failure. Indigo children are very direct in communication, like to be the center of attention and rarely explain their actions, although they like to talk a lot, and on any topic.

It may seem that all the above qualities of an indigo child resemble the characteristics of children diagnosed with DMD. In their defense, supporters of the indigo phenomenon tell about ignorant doctors and stupid psychologists who diagnose these unique children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and then suppress the child's development with psychotropic drugs.

So, what's the advice?

Always talk to your baby and comment on your actions - let him listen to you, even if he doesn't understand yet. When the baby starts to talk, try to discuss with him and inform him about all your actions. He may not always understand you, but, most importantly, he will feel your attitude to him. Try not to talk to the child "from above" - indigo children, let us remind you, do not often honor authority. Listen to the child, give him the opportunity to talk about himself and he himself will tell everything. Always explain why you are not able to do something, never "brush it off".

Be honest with your child. Do not hide feelings and bad habits from your child (this does not mean that you should not fight them). Children perfectly understand when something is hidden from them, when something is wrong and, as a result, the contradiction between feelings and what adults say can lead to an emotional breakdown, constant irritation.

Don't order, but motivate.

Do not order the child, because, again, if there is no reasoned motivation for this or that action, the indigo child will simply refuse to do it, and authorities, as we have already said, he does not particularly respect. Explain, motivate everything simply, sincerely. First he will think about what you said, and then he will start doing it.

It is also very important not to forget your promises.

If you suddenly can't fulfill what you promised, explain it to your child, but don't pretend that you forgot - this will undermine your authority as a parent.

When explaining, play with your child. Ask questions about why he wants to do something, what will come out of it, play "What would happen if..." with him, playing real situations and actions of the child. This will help your child understand what he can and cannot do.

Indigo shouldn't be bored. Boredom leads to arrogance. Get your child's brain moving, look for new games, forms of entertainment and, of course, play together with them to build good relationships. Listen to what your children tell you, what they think up, don't cut them off halfway through.

But in no case should a child, indigo or not, feel that everything is permissive. An indigo child can't cope with limits, says the psychologist. But always need the right motivation for his actions on the part of parents, always need to guide the child in the right direction. All children, including indigos need boundaries. This allows them to acquire skills of self-control, allows them to learn and understand the world around them. When setting boundaries, it is very important for parents to choose the right parenting style. Rigid frameworks will oppress the child, will not allow him to express himself, which can badly affect his development - make him uncontrollable, unbearable. In this regard, it is necessary to bring up in a special way.

Let's summarize the basic principles of raising an indigo child:

1. A child needs freedom of choice.
2. A child does not tolerate an orderly tone and unmotivated refusals, opposition, humiliation, insults. Naturally, a child will not tolerate physical or any other type of violence against him/herself.
3. Your child expects you to keep your promises. Keep your promises, show your love for him.
4. When the need to have a "serious talk" arises, do it face to face.
5. It is necessary to discuss with the child his behavior. Do not shout, but persuade.
6. Do not use persuasion or tantrums if you want to get something out of your child. Formulate your orders in the form of requests. Do not give several tasks at once, otherwise he will forget some of them.
7. Make your child aware of your plans and prepare them for any changes.
8. Reward your child for merit.
9. Be a fair and moderately strict parent. Respect your child.

We hope that these tips will help you to bring up your child. The help of a psychologist in this case is not superfluous. Contact us!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who are the indigo children?
   Indigo children are children who are highly conscious, intuitive, creative, and eager to express themselves. They often do not recognize authority and have their own view of the world.
2. What are the main character traits of indigo children?
   Indigo children are characterized by high sensitivity, desire for freedom, aversion to routine tasks, orientation to creativity and independence in decision-making.
3. How do you raise an indigo child?
   Raising an indigo child requires respect for their individuality, honesty in communication, rejecting authoritarian methods and encouraging their desire for self-expression.
4. Why do indigo children often struggle in traditional educational systems?
   Traditional educational systems with rigid discipline and a formal approach can stifle the creativity of indigo children, causing them to protest and reduce their motivation to learn.
5. What recommendations does psychologist Olga Nedelkova give on raising indigo children?
   Olga Nedelkova advises parents to be honest with indigo children, discuss their actions with them, avoid an orderly tone and motivate them to act through explaining the reasons and consequences.