introvert raising extrovert

I am an introvert. Being an introvert has long been associated with anti-social behavior, but this isn't the truth. Homebody is a common term that is considered kinder, but doesn't show the whole picture. An introvert derives energy from themselves, or from being with one or two close friends. This is the place an introvert feels most comfortable. However, this does not mean we aren't amazing leaders,and often when in those positions we shine. I used to not fully understand introversion, and didn't properly care for myself. I often thought I had to be social with many people or i was just a loser. I not only had to imporve my self talk, but I also had to understand what I needed as an introvert. I could get very technical, but in short introverts are private and often quiet. We also tend to enjoy our solitude, and especially after many hours interacting with a lot people. 

Extroverts are quite the opposite, and rather seek out interaction with many people. It is not that extrovert are far more open, but they often will speak their ideas out loud. To keep an extrovert happy you must allow them to speak, and let them feel approciated in the spotlight. They often keep busy with tasks and poeple, and so they can get energy for the times of being alone. An extrovert loves to have a friend with them for just about anything, and if they don't have one to talk with they will call someone or chat with people around them. 

I am an intorvert, and while my daughter is still pretty young, I am pretty sure she is an extrovert. At around two months she began to coo like most babies, but she was doing it non-stop. When she first learned hi, she screamed it at everyone she saw,p and when she began to talk she took maticulous steps to say the word correctly. I understand that some of these things happen to be other aspects of culture, but overall I saw a strong will to communicate with everyone around her. As she gets older she often speaks her ideas out loud. 

I did attempt to make sure she had people to interact with, but while it is envigorating for her, it was tiring for me. I thought at first I would be able to take her to play groups constantly, and get her a brigade of friends. This didn't work out how I planned. I am very glad to say that having her has really taken me on many pleasant journey's. 

Raising an extrovert has been a challenge, but I love a challenge!

are you an extrovert or an introvert?