Where to start developing good parenting skills?To assist in developing good parenting skills you can use the information on these Masks. Studying them is a wonderful way of personality typing that has proved itself accurate, enhancing good parenting skills. Masks are an easy term for both parents and children to understand. They help us acquire the parenting maturity we are looking for. Studying the research and writing about the Nine Masks has helped us to understand ourselves as well as those around us. The Masks create an awareness of our possible struggles and growth points. We can also gain a sober understanding that we as parents are all in a similar boat, yet are still unique individuals. We need to be patient with ourselves and others as transformation is a process that takes time. "Man, alone, has the power to transform his thoughts into physical reality; man, alone, can dream and make his dreams come true." ~ Unknown The Mask research is thought to originate with the Desert Fathers and the information gives valuable insight to enable and empower us as caregivers as we train our children. Basically, we are all born with the potential of all Nine Masks. The parenting skills and styles that our parents used as well as our teachers' methods, hugely influences the development of the personality mask we eventually portray. As we grow and mature, we can nurture our strengths as well as reference aspects of the other Masks. At the same time, we are not limited to a 'box'. In order to establish accurately who you are, it is best to read all the information on all the masks before coming to a conclusion. This will enable good parenting skills when applying the correct information. "Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced." ~ James Baldwin The Nine Masks are typically referred to by their number. While this is convenient, as in, "My husband is such an M5," the system should always be kept in balance. That means the typing and referrals should not override other factors that are a part of our make up, or dictate our everyday actions. They are tools and if incorrectly used, become weapons. Always remember you are not just a number! How the masks are interpreted can develop our good parenting skills as moms and dads, teachers, caregivers, artists, counsellors and leaders. And important to all, the knowledge of them could also improve our parenting skills. Answer the questions below to indicate which Mask you might be: Mask One (M1): Are you constantly working from a 'do's' and 'don'ts' list? Is responsibility a top priority for you? If yes, read more about Ones and their good parenting skills... Mask Two (M2): Do you supress your own feelings in order to be loved by others? Do you recognise the strengths and needs in others? If yes, read more about Twos... Mask Three (M3): Do you think success brings you approval? Do you put all your heart in your work? If yes, read more about Threes... Mask Four (M4): Are you artistically orientated? Do you think that only the ideal partner will make you feel complete? If yes, read more about Fours... Mask Five (M5): Do you feel secure when you have loads of information in your head or at your fingertips? Do you enjoy time on your own to just think? If yes, read more about Fives... Mask Six (M6):Do you have a heart for the underdog? Are you more comfortable if others take the lead? If yes, read more about Sixes... Mask Seven (M7): Are you a daydreaming specialist? Do you love treating people to a good time? If yes, read more about Sevens... Mask Eight (M8): Do you have an 'all or nothing' approach to life? Are you concerned about justice and fairness? If yes, read more about Eights... Mask Nine (M9): Do you enjoy life when it is harmonious and comfortable? Is it easier for you to understand the needs of others than it is your own needs? If yes, read more about Nines...
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