I know this seems like an odd question, I've asked my fair share of them on here. But our daughter is the light of our lives, she's so happy, content, independent, she has a very sweet nature about her. I wonder, will she always be this way? I know, that's also a silly question, because babies turn into kids turn into teens and REBEL, but I mean, in general, if a baby is one way now, will they essentially grow up to be the same kind of child? Do you know what I mean?
I'm getting some GREAT responses... THANKS LADIES! My daughter is as sweet as pie, but the red hair runs thick... and she throws little tantrums at 9 months old when she doesn't know what to do with her little self... but she's such a happy, sweet, smiling baby. She thinks a lot... she's not quick to respond. You can see gears turning, then she touches the object ever so slightly. She seems very smart. At 9 months old, I'm really interested on what kind of kid/teen/adult she will become, and I look forward to guiding her through it!!
Temperament is permanent and evident within days of birth! Happy babies are happy toddlers who develop into happy kids, "tolerable teens" and happy adults!
Thanks for this question. I've been wondering the same thing b/c my son is such a happy sweet 2 year old... really hoping he stays that way.. looking fwd to reading the responses!
I hope so! Mine was the same at 9 mos. and now she is an absolutely lovely, happy, inquisitive, creative, and loving 2 1/2 year old (with the occassional tantrum thrown in, of course!)
Keep up the good work!
Well, if you used my three as a measure with which to answer this question, than yes, they are inherently the same now at 18, 16, and 14 as they were in very early childhood.
In fact they seemed to have turned out exactly as I expected them to, which is AWESOME!
Enjoy her!
:)
My pediatrician believes that you can tell their personalities while in the nursery. This proved to be true with all four of my kids.
I think a child is born with their own unique personality traits and most of them are pretty obvious from day one. I have one son who was a slug at a younger age and is still a slug. Children have their own personality traits but I think we, as parents, should do everything we can to let them grow into who they are. I was always told that I was shy and not able to do things for myself and therefore followed through on that self-fulfilling prophecy. Once I got out on my own and found myself then I found out how wonderful people are and how happy I could be.
I think a baby's personality basically follows them for life.
My son was certainly a "happy" baby, but not your "jump for joy, belly-laughing" kind of baby. He was always a little more serious, cautious, an observer-of-sort...waiting a bit before jumping in. Never the kind of toddler to push a toy car going "vroom-vroom" -- always a little more thinking, cerebral, etc.
Today, at 8, he is much the same as he was when he was a baby!
I was a very happy, easy going baby and I am a happy adult. I look at things positively. I'm pretty laid back. I love my life (not that it's all roses all the time). I tend to bounce back from the rough times in life pretty quickly. My brother was a very moody baby. He cried a lot. He was a moody child and teenager and now he is a moody adult. It's not that he's not happy in life, but he definitely struggles more than I do with "happiness". Those are my two examples for you! I know everyone is different but in my experience you are born with a certain personality and you pretty much keep it! That does not bode well for our son though...something for him to work on in life I guess.
My daughter was a happy baby, toddler and kid growing up. She is now 18. It seems like teenagers these days have so much stress on them I'm not sure where it comes from. She is a happy person, but she seems to worry more than she should. She lives rent free, no bills, home cooked meals everyday. Why the heck is she so stressed?! Lol I'm just saying that no one is happy all of the time. Just make sure that her surroundings are healthy and she will be fine. Good Luck! :)
my nephew was such a happy child but then took a turn for the worse around 8 -9. So sad, He's now dealing w/ some mental health issues so there is hope that he will get back on track but I think about him all the time... being so darn happy w/ just a huge smile in every picture to just anger. He didn't have any 'trauma' either.... just changed.
Their personalities are usually formed by the age of 5. All three of my kids were very happy, content babies, but very strong-willed, stubborn toddlers/kids. My oldest is 9 now. She is starting to rebel if she doesn't get her way. She is sassy and talks back all the time. It makes me sad that I don't see much of that sweetness in her anymore. When she is sweet, I really praise her and tell her I appreciate it. I am not looking forward to the teen years at all. I just know she's going to be a terror! I think lots of daughters clash with their moms, but one can always hope! Good luck!
Well, my oldest is only 4.5 but she was a VERY challenging baby. And she's an equally challenging preschooler! She's sassy, defiant, a little bit of a drama queen, etc.
My middle daughter was a very easy going baby and so far has been a very easy going child; she's just turned 3 though, so it's still early too tell. She's quite sensitive though, and is prone to crying when hurt, scared, anxious, frustrated or feeling guilty and she was NOT a big crier as a baby.
My youngest is only 6 months, but is SUCH a happy and content baby...I'm sure hoping she stays that way!!
I don't know the answer because my oldest is 5. However, it sounds like you all are off to a great start!!!
I'm so glad I'm not the only one wondering about this question! I have a 1yo daughter and she is such a happy child and has always been from day 1 she has her occasional temper tantrums since about 8 or 9mon but otherwise shes super happy, silly, independent, LOVES to share especially with the dogs haha, loves other kids and always wants to play with them and she stays at home with me has only been to daycare twice for a couple hours so she could play. I definitely hope she stays like this or close cause you can't be mad when she wakes up early and was up most the night and has this HUGE smile and giggle when you come in to get her =)
