Understanding Sensitivity: The Key to Nurturing Temperament

Sensitive children can be understood through the lens of temperament, which significantly influences their social relationships and self-esteem. There are three primary dimensions of temperament: the expression of positive emotions, the propensity to experience negative emotions, and the ability to exercise constraint or self-regulation. Positive emotions determine how frequently a child exhibits happiness, joy, and laughter. Negative emotions reflect the tendency to feel irritation or frustration easily. Finally, the aspect of constraint relates to how well a child can manage their reactions, maintain focus, and control impulses. Understanding these components can help in identifying and supporting sensitive children effectively.