The Strategic Guide
Analytical and strategic; develops long-range plans for the child's future and may struggle with patience if the child requires high levels of overt affection.
Strengths
- ✓Develops strategic, long-range plans for the child's development
- ✓Brings analytical thinking to educational decisions
- ✓Encourages independence and competence in the child
Areas to Watch
- →May struggle with patience when the child needs overt affection
- →Can be overly focused on future outcomes at the expense of present connection
- →May find it difficult to relate to emotionally expressive children