Human Design and Parenting A Manifestor Child

Human Design and Parenting Your Manifestor Child

Does your child have a mind of their own and joyfully attempt to defy you any chance they can?  Do they lead the way, naturally blazing a trail for their peers?  Does it seem like your child truly needs more alone time than other kids?  Do they have consistent up days and down days—some days lots of energy, other days worn out? 

If so, you might have a Manifestor child—and, if you’re a Manifestor too, you might already know all of this through your own experience!

If you’re not a Manifestor yourself, you might wonder why your child is this way—and you might ask, “How can I best prepare them for the world?” “What do they need more of or less of from me as a parent?” “Am I doing something wrong?”  Human Design offers an energetic blueprint that helps illuminate some of the mysteries in our lives, our relationships, and our communities.

If you don’t know what your child’s Human Design type is, you can pull their chart for free to find out here.

So, how do we use Human Design in parenting? Here are some tips to help you parent support and nurture your Manifestor* child:

1. Respect Their Independence: Manifestor children are naturally independent and may have a strong drive to do things on their own. Encourage this independence while providing safe boundaries. Avoid being overly controlling, as they thrive when given freedom.

2. Allow Them to Initiate: Manifestors are initiators by nature, meaning they often have their own ideas and impulses that they want to act on. Support them by allowing them to start things and make decisions, rather than always directing their actions.

3. Teach Them the Power of Communication:  A key challenge for Manifestors is learning to inform others before they act. This can help reduce resistance from those around them. Teach your child the importance of letting you and others know what they are planning to do, which can help them navigate relationships and avoid misunderstandings.

4. Respect Their Need for Privacy and Alone Time: Manifestor children often need time alone to recharge and process their thoughts. Respect their need for space and don't take it personally if they withdraw from time to time. It's essential for their well-being.

5. Encourage Their Vision and Creativity: Manifestors often have a clear vision of what they want to create or achieve. Encourage their creative ideas and provide them with opportunities to explore their interests, even if they seem unconventional.

6. Provide Clear Boundaries Without Restricting Freedom: While Manifestors need freedom, they also need to understand boundaries. Be clear and consistent with rules, but explain the reasons behind them. This helps them feel respected and less likely to rebel.

7. Support Their Emotional World: Manifestors can sometimes feel isolated or misunderstood because of their unique energy. Be open to their emotions and validate their feelings. Encourage them to express how they feel and listen without judgment.

8. Be Patient with Their Process: Manifestor children might not always follow the same path as others. They may act quickly and decisively at times, while at other times, they may seem detached or uninterested. Trust their process and avoid pushing them too hard in directions that don’t resonate with them.

9. Help Them Handle Authority: Manifestors can have a complicated relationship with authority figures. They may resist being told what to do but can also be natural leaders. Teach them to balance their independence with respect for others, and help them understand when it's appropriate to follow rules or listen to guidance.

10. Celebrate Their Uniqueness: Manifestors are rare and powerful beings. Celebrate their unique qualities and strengths. Let them know that it’s okay to be different and that their individuality is something to be proud of. By understanding and supporting the natural tendencies of a Manifestor child, you can help them grow into confident, self-assured individuals who feel empowered to pursue their path in life.

* Remember, more than 70% of the planet has a Generator design, which means that the world is largely tailored for high-energy, high-stamina sacral beings.  It can make it seem like the worth of an individual is tied to their productivity, or more specifically, their ability to work hard for long hours.  There is obviously a place for this high-output energy in our society and thankfully we have it in spades with so many Generators, but sadly this fixation on productivity tends to leave out the other energy types who have a less consistent energy stride, like Manifestors.

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* I am not affiliated with the MyBodyGraph site and I make no money or revenue from this link. It’s literally free.