Inspirational SolePath parents are role models for their children.

This article is part of the SolePath Parenting series.

Charismatic ‘Sun’ Child | Compassionate ‘Moon’ Child | Inspirational ‘Cosmic’ Child
Intellectual ‘Star’ Child | Intuitive ‘Earth’ Child | Spiritual ‘Celestial’ Child

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Inspirationals are the worlds role models. The four Inspirational SolePaths are Inspirational Conformist, Inspirational Humanitarian, Inspirational Manager and Inspirational Teacher.

Inspirational LightPath, parenting Superpowers:  

1. Your superpower is your Turbo Power: You are an inspirational person who has strength, creates order and connections, who values freedom.
   • Inspirational: you have a desire to be a really good parent, and to inspire your child by the way you live your life.
   • Strength: you have remarkable inner strength and power, and this helps you face your parenting challenges. 
   • Order: your formidable powers of organization, create certainty for your child. 
   • Connections: creating safe and strong connections with other parents is a valuable resource for you. 
   • Freedom: give yourself the freedom to say no when too much is asked of you.
2. Self- care: Escape from responsibility. Take time away from anyone or anything that needs you. Give yourself space and time to recharge, to be the best parent you can be.
3. Action: Focus on building strong foundations for relationships. Give yourself opportunities to feel safe with other people and to create meaningful connections. Creating positive relationships rather than feeling disconnected from other people is a big part of your life journey. You are powerful and free.  

Inspirational DarkPath parenting hazards: 

1. Entitlement: You can sometimes feel entitled and demand that others obey you. You feel that you are the only one who sees what’s needed and you are certain that your opinions are right.
2. Tolerance: You are intolerant and demand that others look up to you. When you aren’t obeyed, you complain that you get no support.

See below for more parenting insights into your own SolePath: are you an Inspirational Conformist, Inspirational Humanitarian, Inspirational Manager or Inspirational Teacher. 

If you don’t yet know your or your child’s SolePath, click here to request it.

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Inspirational Conformist parenting gifts and greatness

If you have an Inspirational Conformist LightPath, to be the best parent that you can be:

If you have a Inspirational Conformist DarkPath, to stay light and loving: 

1. Stuck: Be careful of when building on what had gone before, keeps you stuck in the past. History, research and other resources are important, but so is innovation, forward thinking and change.
2. Hurtful: You have the gift of open, frank and honest communication. You can see how this is a wonderful characteristic most of the time, but will sometimes get in the way of your relationships. Don’t be hurtful, it isn’t honesty, it is just a lack of empathy.
3. Rigid: Change is a constant in life! Inspirational Conformist’s often can’t see how important flexibility is. You would be much happier if you were more adaptable rather than forcing others to follow the rules.

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Inspirational Humanitarian parenting gifts and greatness

If you have an Inspirational Humanitarian LightPath, to be the best parent that you can be:

If you have a Inspirational Humanitarian DarkPath, to stay light and loving:

1. Neglect: In your desire to work towards making a difference, don’t forget your loved ones and those closest to you. You have a tendency in your relationships to walk over others who don’t feel as strongly as you do and get in your way! Your child needs to be your most important cause.
2. Overactive: You love to be busy, busy, busy – make sure you help to channel this energy in the right direction. Focus some of your energy on your family. Understand that you like to take action, not spend too much time planning or talking about things. 
3. Frustration: Use tools to get rid of pent-up energy through sporting activities or getting outdoors. A punching bag works like a charm! 

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Inspirational Manager parenting gifts and greatness

If you have an Inspirational Manager LightPath, to be the best parent that you can be:

If you have an Inspirational Manager DarkPath, to stay light and loving:

1. Dictatorial: Your ability to get things done is an incredible life skill, watch out that you don’t become too strong willed and dictatorial! You have a tendency towards perfectionism. Keep an eye out for this and go easy on your child. 
2. Bossy: Mostly, you can get others to do what you want in a way that makes them feel good, but you can see how they could easily become bossy. This makes you unlikeable and difficult to be around. 
3. Demanding: Having spent the time creating the plan, you expect others to get in line and comply. Inspire others, don’t order them around. You demand a lot from yourself and from others and sometimes forget that there is a nice way to do this.

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Inspirational Teacher parenting gifts and greatness

If you have an Inspirational Teacher LightPath, to be the best parent that you can be:

If you have an Inspirational Teacher DarkPath, to stay light and loving:

1. Dismissive: Inspirational Teachers may use their powers of communication to dismiss and hurt others. Be cautious of choosing favourites and ostracizing others.
2. Insecurity: Inspirational Teachers need to create safe, nurturing connections with others and this helps them overcome insecurity in their relationships. It gives them self-confidence and helps them feel powerful and free. 
3. Put-down: You have a deep desire to do well; to do the right thing; to be a good person. Be aware of this. Recognize when you are being too hard on yourself and putting yourself down.

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