ABSTRACT
Effective parenting begins with both an understanding of the child, as well as an understanding of how the household environment impacts the behavioral reactions of children. Attributes including clear expectations regarding behavior, clearly defined consequences, and boundaries, predictable reactions from parents and opportunities for involvement in the household through chores and input regarding rules and consequences all contribute to laying a strong foundation for the introverted child. However, once they become overwhelmed, the introverted child will get particularly stubborn, refusing to comply with many of the most simple and basic of rules. Environments in which parents are consistently firm, but calm, when dealing with behavior tend to yield the most positive results with introverted children. Like all children, introverts respond best to positive behavioral strategies that focus on seeing behavior problems as opportunities to teach or reteach the introverted child a specific skill he is lacking.
