::Green Parents::

Green Parent Strengths	Green Parent Challenges
Logical Objective Emotionally calm Uses guidance and influence Uses information Uses parenting methods Gives reasons Thinks things through Pays attention to cause/effect Uses independent judgment Values growth Encourage development Proud of accomplishments Intellectually stimulating Sets high intellectual standards Uses natural consequences	Exercising authority Enforcing limits and boundaries Making firm decisions Avoiding too much lecturing Avoiding sarcasm and withdrawal Dealing with illogic Dealing with rebellion Communicating feelings Handling others; emotions Noise and distraction Confusion and conflict Handling details, time pressure Social participation