I just took a very interesting quiz from [1] motherstyles - and well, yes, I’d say this pretty much sums me up.  Although I have to admit, I tend to direct a little more than it would appear in this “type”, only because I’m always concerned with schoolboard evaluations and stuff… as much as *I* know my kids are learning, *they* may not agree.  Sigh.

But this is still very cool…. Blessings!

Your type is: intp  —The “Love of Learning” Mother

“I keep the encyclopedia in the kitchen so we can look up things together while we eat.”

• Intellectually curious and patient, the INTP mother relishes those times with a child when they are learning something interesting together. Whether they’re at the zoo or computer terminal, she sparks to answering his or her “whys” with in-depth responses or new knowledge.
• The INTP mother is also objective and introspective. She listens to and discusses children’s ideas and questions as she would those of a peer, fostering self-esteem and confidence. Open and non-directive, she allows children the freedom to do for themselves and quietly encourages them to believe they can do it.
• Independence, autonomy, intellectual development, and self-reliance are probably the INTP’s highest priorities for her children. An avid reader, she naturally imparts an appreciation and love of reading as well.
• Drawn to all types of learning, the INTP may also value her mothering experience for all the new insights about life it provides her.