To contrast two personality profiles use Graphs 1 and 2 below. Transpose the graphs from your and the other person's two graphs (mentor or parent and teen must each complete their own Uniquely You Questionnaire ). You can do this manually or the computer will do this for you through the Combined Graphs function.
To observe the possible differences in the profiles, use .....
The person with the solid line has a "D/I" personality, while the person with a dotted line has an "S/C" personality. One type is not better than the other. Both personalities have their strengths and uniquenesses. To enhance and/or improve their relationship, both need to .......
Mentors or parents and their teenagers often conflict because one or both don't understand the personality of the other. If the solid line is that of the teen, this child wants to dominate the mentor or parent — to be in charge. But the mentor or parent knows total freedom is not .......
The "D/I" teen needs to be more obedient to the "S/C" mentor's or parent's more passive and reserved behavior. "D/I"s may want to do their own thing, while the "S/C" mentor or parent may want to make sure the child is ........
The "S/C" mentor or parent needs to be more assertive in order to control the "D/I" teen. The "S/C" mentor or parent also needs to be aware of the "D/I" teen's need for independence. They should both be aware of ...........
The most important factor in developing a great relationship is commitment, rather than compatibility. Chances are a mentor or parent and teen will have different personalities. This often brings the best out of each of them. Ancient words of wisdom advise:
To Teens —"Obey your.......!"
To Mentors —"Provoke not ........!"
To Both —"Harmony grows ........!"
You should take advantage of the Combined Graphs function for this page. The computer program will plot the profiles of 2- 5 people for you. See the Combined Graphs page for more information.
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