Indigo children..

[lamoka]

Is there anyone here that is (are) parents of an indigo child or children.. I was recenlty told that my son is an Indigo child and I wondered if anyone had words of wisdom as to the parenting differences.. I have known for a long time that the typical approaches don't work for him and have found better ways, but this sheds a huge light on why..
aho

[Chaos Hawk]

I don't mean to be dense, but what is an Indigo Child? I'm not familiar with the term...

[Zoritsa_Nepenthe]

http://www.starchild.co.za/what.html has some defininitions as to what Indigo and Crystal children are.While I don't know who made up the terms and how they came to such conclusions(or if I personally believe in much of it,still not sure)...from the descriptions,I would say I had one of each.My 14 yr.old being an indigo,and my 5 yr.old a crystal.Now,as to figuring out the best way to disipline my oldest that works....ugh! I'm still working on it :help:

[Chaos Hawk]

Interesting. My children sound like they fit in, but the ages would be wrong. They are reversed. My 7 year old has a Crystal personality and my 4 year old seems more indigo.

[Lunacie]

http://www.starchild.co.za/what.html has some defininitions as to what Indigo and Crystal children are.While I don't know who made up the terms and how they came to such conclusions(or if I personally believe in much of it,still not sure)...from the descriptions,I would say I had one of each.My 14 yr.old being an indigo,and my 5 yr.old a crystal.Now,as to figuring out the best way to disipline my oldest that works....ugh! I'm still working on it :help:

I read through that and was left with quite a few questions.

My daughter fits the definition of a Crystal Child, but they supposedly weren't born until after 2000 and my daughter was born in 1973.

Indigo and Crystal children are being labeled as having ADHD and Autism and there are all these reasons why those "psychological labels" shouldn't apply - but no explanation of all the people who were born with these issues before the advent of Indigo and Crystal children would have those -medical- issues and those who were born later wouldn't. And it has recently been showed that people with ADHD and Autism (and other neurological differences) do indeed have smaller amygdalas (a small part of the frontal brain), which isn't connected to the rest of the brain in the same way as in people with larger ones.

My grandchildren have tentative diagnosis of ADHD for the 9 year old and Autism for the 6 year old. Some of what was written about Indigos and Crystals could apply to them, but it just isn't quite convincing to me.

[aluokaloo]

Way off topic but are there are other colors or are indigo and crystal the only ones.

[Zoritsa_Nepenthe]

I read through that and was left with quite a few questions.

My daughter fits the definition of a Crystal Child, but they supposedly weren't born until after 2000 and my daughter was born in 1973.

Indigo and Crystal children are being labeled as having ADHD and Autism and there are all these reasons why those "psychological labels" shouldn't apply - but no explanation of all the people who were born with these issues before the advent of Indigo and Crystal children would have those -medical- issues and those who were born later wouldn't. And it has recently been showed that people with ADHD and Autism (and other neurological differences) do indeed have smaller amygdalas (a small part of the frontal brain), which isn't connected to the rest of the brain in the same way as in people with larger ones.

My grandchildren have tentative diagnosis of ADHD for the 9 year old and Autism for the 6 year old. Some of what was written about Indigos and Crystals could apply to them, but it just isn't quite convincing to me.

Thats partly why I'm not so sure on the whole indigo/crystal thing.I've looked through many of the links that pop up,and they're all the same.I can't seem to find any links that go into more details.

It's interesting though.As I said,some of the descriptions really pin my kids into the two types.It mentioned that crystal children like rocks and crystals...and my youngest will pick up a few rocks and play"music" with them.He tells me that only he can hear it ~shrug~.

[PrincessKLS]

Interesting, very, very interesting. Though I have to say I don't believe every behavioral and developmental delayed child is indigo or crystal.

[PrincessKLS]

Way off topic but are there are other colors or are indigo and crystal the only ones.


Yes, basic auras are the colors of the rainbow and white and black. ROY G. BIV.
What confusing me is that violet is supposed to be a higher frequency/color than Indigo and they always talk about indigo being the highest, what about violet or very white light children?

[wolfjan1]

Indigo children need re-direction and guidance to keep them on the right path. They still need discipline and focus. They need meditation time, just like the crystal children, who tend to give too much.
The best gift you can give them both. The Indigo children may need a lot more patience. IT is like Occupational therapy, in that you really have to re-train their minds to a focused path, but find a good avocation for them as well. You not only have to teach them to focus on the basics, but also how to focus their play and socialization energies.
Many blessings to you Mothers.

[lamoka]

Wonderful responses.. my children aren't behavioral or developmentally delayed, by my eldest shows a great sensitivity, is very quick on the mental front, and is sensitive to "energies"..
my youngest (not yet sure where she fits) is quick to anger, but quicker to love, and nature is her homeplace, trees, rocks, bugs, animals, as well she says she plays with ghosts and such and invites them to play with her.. time will tell I'm sure.
I will be getting some reference material from the original psychologists (therapists?) and see what shoe fits where.. what we do works okay, but if there is a better way then why not explore it..
also I have seen reference to Indigo adults which sort of makes sense if you reason that there are those needed that are open and receptive to alternative realities to help guide the new thinkers of the future.. otherwise the cycle repeats and worsens, yes?
aho

[PandoraHealer]

I am an indigo child- i am not ADHD or otherwise. I struggled with depression until several years ago when i started the reptile rescue and really found my calling... when i was younger there were a lot of problems.

There is a book that i've read now that I have a little indigo of my own- my mom got it when i was born. Its called something basic like "raising an indgo child" or "the mysteries of the indigo child"... i dont know- i've seen it at barnes and noble and borders- is definatly worth a look!!! i enjoyed it quite a bit- helped me understand myself a bit, as well as my child....

good luck!

BB-PH

[PrincessKLS]

Just curious what type of education or occupations do indigos and crystals typically pursue?

[lamoka]

The therapist that informed me about my son said that his mind is very analytical and that he sees him strongly in a field related to architecture, cad cam, computer graphics, that kind of environment..
now to keep this in perspective his teacher just had him tested for the enrichment program as they felt he was ahead of his grade.. he didn't qualify by a narrow margin..
so I am taking this to mean it's not about I.Q, but about internal, heart, spiritual, psychological kind of differences or evolvements.. hope I am understanding this correctly...
I'm not sure if there are "typical" occupations, but I do understand that no matter what it is, they bring a different perspective, use different reasoning and thought processes and aim to unify and heal the earth, nature and humanity as a whole...
peace and healing, sensitivity towards each other, wordless understanding and recognition of like hearts and minds...
I did see somewhere where it recommended keeping them from getting overly frustrated and I even found a book on the feeding and care of an indigo child.. haven't gotten anything yet as this is so new to me..
aho

[aranarose]

*raises hand* According to all descriptions, I'm an Indigo. And so is my son. It makes for an interesting, and challenging, life. My parents were clueless.

[lamoka]

I feel the same way.. so I will research and begin at the beginning with the two authors of the original indigo children book and go from there.. if you have anyone you feel you can trust in a psychic/reading sense.. ask them.. ask your guides.. ask the Goddess or God..
begin at the beginning..
aho

[Halstrom]

The whole Indigo/Crystal Children thing is a bunch bullsh!$. It's just a New Age term for things that are present in nearly every term. Using the definitions given on that website, I could be considered an Indigo Child, but it's complete and total BS.

[Ceres]

The whole Indigo/Crystal Children thing is a bunch bullsh!$. It's just a New Age term for things that are present in nearly every term. Using the definitions given on that website, I could be considered an Indigo Child, but it's complete and total BS.


Spoken like a true indigo....:lol:

Actually, I tend to agree, though I suppose if people can get something positive out of the whole definition/lable/interpretation thing, it doesnt harm anyone.

[PrincessKLS]

The whole Indigo/Crystal Children thing is a bunch bullsh!$. It's just a New Age term for things that are present in nearly every term. Using the definitions given on that website, I could be considered an Indigo Child, but it's complete and total BS.

I question the indigo child ideal too. Because half or all of the descriptions of an indigo child sounds a lot like a lot of disruptive/behavioral prone children are like.

[aluokaloo]

i don't know if i agree with the author's idea, that children who are autistic are crystal children. That might do some damage to parents who believe it, and their autistic child may never get the help they need to be able to function properly in the world. That's just impo though.

[lamoka]

Although I appreciate and respect your various view points and your right to them, this thread was started enquiring of parents of indigo children and their advice.. please respect that..
if you feel the need to vent regarding indigo children and its validity or lack thereof please start your own discussion and topical views..
aho

[PrincessKLS]

i don't know if i agree with the author's idea, that children who are autistic are crystal children. That might do some damage to parents who believe it, and their autistic child may never get the help they need to be able to function properly in the world. That's just impo though.


I sometimes wonder if certain disabilities or disorders aren't exactly a medical problem but more of a supernatural or paranormal phenonom. I have an issue in particular that hasn't been diagnosed by a good psychologist and my sister believes I have mild OCD but I've had 2 or 3 psychics confirm past life experiences stemming from the issue.

[Sequoia]

How about instead of labeling your kid as some kind of special alien aura mystical magickeal wonderland, you just get to know them and go from there?

There are a plethora of child development and enrichment philosophies that are based in real science and study, not in supernatural mysticism.

So your kid's disruptive, independent, and creative? Why label them something as silly as "indigo" or "crystal"? Why not recognize them as they are - GIFTED and INTELLIGENT.

Geeze. You think you'd be proud of the kid YOU raised, not of some pseudo-magical theory taking credit for your child's uniqueness and talents.

[lamoka]

Since you don't know me, my parenting, my child, or basically by this post, ANYTHING AT ALL, I will refrain from responding to such an insensitive and ignorant (of the facts) tirade..:gagged:
aho







How about instead of labeling your kid as some kind of special alien aura mystical magickeal wonderland, you just get to know them and go from there?

There are a plethora of child development and enrichment philosophies that are based in real science and study, not in supernatural mysticism.

So your kid's disruptive, independent, and creative? Why label them something as silly as "indigo" or "crystal"? Why not recognize them as they are - GIFTED and INTELLIGENT.

Geeze. You think you'd be proud of the kid YOU raised, not of some pseudo-magical theory taking credit for your child's uniqueness and talents.

[Lunacie]

How about instead of labeling your kid as some kind of special alien aura mystical magickeal wonderland, you just get to know them and go from there?

There are a plethora of child development and enrichment philosophies that are based in real science and study, not in supernatural mysticism.

So your kid's disruptive, independent, and creative? Why label them something as silly as "indigo" or "crystal"? Why not recognize them as they are - GIFTED and INTELLIGENT.

Geeze. You think you'd be proud of the kid YOU raised, not of some pseudo-magical theory taking credit for your child's uniqueness and talents.

I like to look at all the possibilities. My oldest granddaughter is clearly very gifted and intelligent and yet she struggles with some issues that make her life very difficult at times. So I read about ADD/ADHD and about things like Indigo children, and I look for ways I can help her utilize her gifts and minimalize her struggles.

My youngest granddaughter has more struggles and less of the gifted aspect, I'm reading a lot about Autism and how to help her make the most of her life. Is Autism the proper diagnosis for her? No, it's really just the current label for the kind of problems she has. I'd read more about the Indigo and Crystal children if there was more information about how to help these kids cope with the world and society.

[Enlightenment1]

Isn't this a New Age thing?

My niece has got severe learning difficulties, ADHD, and autism. She's 7 and can't speak. She could fit with any of these but for some reason it seems like a cop-out, trying to ignore the actual problem and saying 'Oh yeah, my child is an Indigo or whatever.'

I dunno...

[lamoka]

In the bottom of your post under your sig it says "knowledge is power" enlightenment1, that is all this is..
exploring ALL THE POSSIBILITIES, opening your mind, expanding your consciousness in order to give your child/a child the most and highest possibilities..
copping out, in my opinion, is following blindly, accepting without questing and questioning..
that to me is ignoring the problem..
when you know better, you hopefully do better.. (thank you Oprah;))
don't short the child, because the answer may live/exist outside the norm..
I'm not saying this is a cure all, fix all solution.. and it may not be anything for many..
but if there is wisdom to be gained, and an easier way for the challenged children to exist and thrive on this plane then wouldn't that be answer enough..
aho

[aluokaloo]

Although I appreciate and respect your various view points and your right to them, this thread was started enquiring of parents of indigo children and their advice.. please respect that..
if you feel the need to vent regarding indigo children and its validity or lack thereof please start your own discussion and topical views..
aho

i don't recall venting moka, i'm simply looking at this with a skeptic's mind, a little bit of skepticism is healthy.

[aluokaloo]

In the bottom of your post under your sig it says "knowledge is power" enlightenment1, that is all this is..
exploring ALL THE POSSIBILITIES, opening your mind, expanding your consciousness in order to give your child/a child the most and highest possibilities..
copping out, in my opinion, is following blindly, accepting without questing and questioning..
that to me is ignoring the problem..
when you know better, you hopefully do better.. (thank you Oprah;))
don't short the child, because the answer may live/exist outside the norm..
I'm not saying this is a cure all, fix all solution.. and it may not be anything for many..
but if there is wisdom to be gained, and an easier way for the challenged children to exist and thrive on this plane then wouldn't that be answer enough..
aho

there never is any one answer.