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Title: The Indigo Children: The New Kids Have Arrived by Lee Carroll, Jan Tober ISBN: 1-56170-608-6 Publisher: Hay House Pub. Date: May, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.11 (64 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Raising Indigo Children
Comment: The authors Lee Carroll and Jan Tober attempt to prove that children diagnosed with ADD may actually be indigo children who will transform society into a new age of peace and love, from what I gather.
Some examples of children being indigo children made them seem like typical kids: one didn't want to read Mark Twain for school because he wasn't interested; another didn't want to study history because the present was all that mattered to him. The authors want to revamp the schools to accommodate indigo children.
I thought the authors could have spent more time on explaining what indigos are, what their characteristics are, and what their purpose is. I thought they should have spent more time explaining their color theory of people having different colored auras and how these auras affect what type of person they are and what their purpose is. Although the book has a lot of contributors with all kinds of professional credentials, I thought the content was fluffy at times and the reading level and the sophistication of the content lower than it should have been in order for it to be an in-depth study of indigos.
The book is geared toward the parents of ADD "indigo" children and gives advice on how to raise them, mainly saying that one should treat them with same respect as you would give an adult and explain your reasons for having the children do certain things. Some of the suggestions I thought were to complicated and idealistic to be useful. When there is serious discipline problem with a child and you're being tested and rebelled against, most likely you're going to fight fire with fire, not be some sort of wise, angelic, calm being who gently persuades the child to conform to your wishes.
I thought some of the references for new age healing and alternative schools were interesting and of some value. Some of the personal testimony from indigos on being indigo was a highlight also. --But who knows? These special indigo children may just be typical kids behaving badly worsened by the fact that parents may not be parenting as attentively as they used to do in the past with both of them working full time and putting their kids in the care of strangers in day care centers.
Maybe as time passes and this phenomenon proves to be real, someone will write a definitive, in-depth, classic work on indigos. I think it may be too early to do that at this time.
Rating: 5
Summary: This book could be helpful if you have a problem child
Comment: I have certain memories of how I acted as a child and have been surprised that children today seem to be more mature. It was therefore with some fascination that I found that the authors of "The Indigo Children" had noted the same thing, but not being experts in this field they looked to others better qualified to comment. Lee Carol and Jan Tober have collected articles from many people who work with children who tell us that today's children have a feeling of royalty, believe they deserve to be here, know who they are, challenge authority, refuse to do certain things, are frustrated with ritual-oriented systems, are system busters, act anti-socially, do not respond to guilt discipline, and tell us what they need. Because we cannot handle these children, our society smothers them, labels them as "learning disabled" and drugs them with Ritalin and Cylert. These children believe they came to serve the planet as emissaries from heaven, bearers of wisdom to give us a new understanding of humanity and consider themselves gifts to their parents. By honoring the Indigo Child as a gift instead of a problem we will open the door to understanding their wisdom. We should listen to their message as many Indigos are inherently gifted philosophers, scientists, inventors and artists. Many parents are unaware that their child could be potentially gifted and do not recognize or respect their children although performance scores may be exceptionally high.
But why the color indigo? Nancy Ann Tappe can look at people and see their life color from which she can determine their mission on earth. She can "read" personality. About 90% of children are now born radiating an indigo color. There are four types of indigo - the humanist who will become a doctor, teacher, lawyer or politician; the artist who is creative and into the arts; the conceptualist who will work as a designer, engineer or architect; and the inter-dimensional who seems to know everything and will bring us new philosophies and religions.
Punishment will not work while discipline guides by providing logical and realistic consequences. As these children read intent more than words we should treat them with the same respect we would other adults. We should say what we mean, mean what we say and do what we said we would do. Integrity should be our guide. If we want these kids to make wise choices, we must give them the opportunity to make choices, including some unwise ones. Listen, talk, share. Many Indigos have problems with school. It is interesting to note that Albert Einstein found his schooling so distasteful that he could not consider scientific problems for a year. There is a 12-year old who would not go to school because he saw no value in the hours spent there but who helped bring about change in the school to better serve the needs of himself and others. Education must change to accommodate the Indigo Child. Robert Ocker helps children to focus on problem solving, conflict resolution, taking responsibility and character education. Education requires a new vision for the children of the 21st century. As educators we must revisit our assumptions about the meaning, purpose and function of education. We must teach children how to think, not what to think and develop children's abilities and skills rather than memories. These children are computerized and technological which means that they will introduce technology that we cannot even dream of. Real education takes care of the body, soul and spirit. Are there any school systems that really work with Indigo children? There are two established systems - the Waldorf System based on the teachings of Rudolf Steiner and Montessori schools. Waldorf schools are reported to be the fastest growing nonsectarian educational system in the world.
If you think you have or know of an Indigo Child, this book could be invaluable. If you are an educator and have trouble with some children who seem to be exceptionally bright, this volume could shed new light on the situation. It is very helpful to learn what these people who have long experience working with children have to say.
Rating: 2
Summary: Is your child an Indigo? Probably not...
Comment: I see auras, and from my experience, the colors we all exude say quite a bit about us... That said, 90%+ of children being born today are NOT indigo. ADD & antisocial, perhaps - but not indigo. These folks have always been around, and probably comprise less than 5% of the population. I REALLY don't understand where anyone could get the idea that it's more than that, or that Indigos are mainly children... And without judging the authors' motivations for quoting her, the fact that Nancy Ann Tappe "says so" is unsubstantial evidence.
However, some of what is written about the actual traits of Indigos is informative... I believe a lot of adults will see themselves in the desciptions. Regarding children, it probably would be best if people quit stuffing their kids with preservatives & refined foods, then pacifying them with ritalin & the like. Props to this book for saying that much.
In conclusion, I'm willing to bet that most indigos are being born to "energetically odd" parents, who won't need a book to tell them how to raise their children. As for the others... They should work on appreciating their children for what they are, & acknowledge the fact that every one of us is unique, special & gifted in our own way.
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Title: The Care and Feeding of Indigo Children by Doreen, Phd Virtue, Jan Tober ISBN: 1561708461 Publisher: Hay House Pub. Date: August, 2001 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: How to Raise an Indigo Child: 10 Keys for Cultivating a Child's Natural Brilliance by Barbara Condron ISBN: 0944386296 Publisher: S O M Pub & Production Pub. Date: October, 2002 List Price(USD): $14.00 |
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Title: The Crystal Children: A Guide to the Newest Generation of Psychic and Sensitive Children by Doreen Virtue ISBN: 1401902294 Publisher: Hay House Pub. Date: June, 2003 List Price(USD): $7.00 |
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Title: An Indigo Celebration: More Messages, Stories, and Insights from the Indigo Children by Lee Carroll, Jan Tober ISBN: 1561708593 Publisher: Hay House Pub. Date: October, 2001 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Anger and the Indigo Child by Dianne Lancaster ISBN: 0972890432 Publisher: Wellness Press Pub. Date: 27 December, 2002 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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