Are some people just naturally good with kids?

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Nobody in my family knows exactly why, but for some reason I'm very good with kids. Little babies, toddlers, older children - they always seem to like me. When a baby is passed around at a party, I'm usually the one it falls asleep on; the kids I babysit love me; last summer I kicked some girl I didn't know in the face at a park, and in less than two minutes I had her from crying to laughing in my arms (just as the mom was starting to come forward). Many of the women in my family see me as natural wiht kids, having a sort of "magic" touch. I think there's just something I do that's a little different than other people, maybe - I don't know what it is, though. Do some people just do very well with kids, seem to do the right thing without knowing what the right thing is?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

Why did you kick her in the face? 

But to seriously answer your question, yes. Some people are naturally good with children. Particularly those who are more relaxed with them. My sister's friend's son fell asleep on me when he was about six or seven months old and my sister's friend couldn't believe it because he'd never fallen asleep with anybody other than her or her mom. 
It could also could be the way you interact with them as if they are people. Kids notice effort and love. It appeals to them.

Andra · Answer

Children have inherent qualities. If you take 10 kids and put them in to the circumstances you described, they will all react differently. I think statistically the majority of them will be severely impacted in a negative way, but you may find one or two that may be able to overcome the negative environment. That said, if you are a crap parent then the odds are against your kid overcoming his poor environment, not impossible, just unlikely. This is what plays out in poor areas and broken homes, kids can make it but the odds are against them, and success is the exception not the rule. This applies when they get older as well. Either they will have the inherent sense to realize that they now have the will to improve their own situation or they will fall back and make excuses and blame someone else. Play with the numbers again. Some will get it, for some it will take longer, and some will never get it. Statistically, I think what you will see is most kids get it eventually and few never get it.

Who am I? · Answer

Yes it can be true.  But I'm betting you are good natured with all people in general.  A good personality shines through!

M · Answer

Yes, I think it does come naturally to some. I'm similar to you in that kids just seem to gravitate towards me (and I ended up becoming a teacher!). I think for some they may find it harder because they're scared/indifferent/have no experience.

Pangur Bán · Answer

yes it is true.

I've received compliments that I have a way with kids. Some people simply know how to connect and get through to little children , which is a good thing :)

Anonymous · Answer

Yes. I think some people are.

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