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The
Indigo Children; The New Kids Have Arrived
by Lee Carroll & Jan Tober
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cannot mistake the look of an Indigo Child's eyes and face-very
old, deep, and wise. Their eyes are the windows to their feelings
and soul. They can't seem to "hide" like others can. When
you hurt them, they will be disappointed in you, and may even question
the wisdom of "choosing" you! But when you love them and
recognize who they are, they will open to you like no other.
The Indigo
Children is an interesting book describing a new level of human
consciousness being manifested in children around the world today.
The authors, Lee Carroll and Jan Tober, are professional lecturers
and authors who have travelled around the world and in doing so
have noticed emerging patterns of human behavior that go beyond
cultural barriers, language and country of origin.
The Indigo Child, as described by Carroll and Tober, is unique in
that they come into this world seeming to already know who they
are. They are bright, charming, and endlessly active. They function
with integrity, are highly compassionate for all living things,
and remarkably creative. At the same time the Indigo Child can be
challenging as they are constantly focused on the now - not what
will be. They also have a strong sense of self and are nonconformists.
So as a consequence, Indigo children have difficulty with authority
and structure.
The highly demanding nature of the Indigo Child can be a challenge
to parents and teachers alike. These children are not followers
and to try and make them fit into a mold will only create frustration
and resentment. Raising an Indigo Child will require a shift in
thinking and this book outlines strategies for discipline and guidance
into adulthood.
Each chapter contains reports, case histories, and/or comments by
accredited child workers, medical doctors, and teachers from around
the world. The authors examine the 10 most common traits of the
Indigo Child then further distinguishes them into 4 distinct categories:
humanist, conceptualist, artist and interdimensionalist.
Chapter four outlines the health issues that an Indigo Child may
face. Since these children are inherently non-compliant, they are
often labelled as attention deficit and hyperactive. To the disappointment
of the authors, these children are often prescribed drugs such as
Ritalin. This chapter suggests alternative methods of treatment
and provides guidance from well-respected professionals.
This book will remind you of the unique spirit contained within
each child. The personal accounts from Indigo teens, adults, and
parents will simultaneously warm your heart and give you a greater
appreciation of these somewhat perplexing people. Some people may
shy away from the spiritual component of this book, but the suggestions
provided on how to guide and nurture a challenging child are definitely
worth reading.
A Review
By Karen Roberts
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