The Indigo Children

"The whole idea of "Indigo Children" is a terrible concept, where parents play mind games with their childrens fate. Such parents ought to have their children removed by the authorities. A couple gets a child with autism, Asperger's syndrome or ADHD and in order to avoid a feeling of stigmatisation, the parents label their children "indigo children" or even worse, "crystal children". The problem with such behaviour is that its purpose is to bring relief the parents, to remove their pain, not help the children in any way. Such parents are utterly selfish. A diagnosis of autism, Asperger's syndrome or ADHD should be considered a help to the child, not a stigmatisation. Hopefully the children will realize that, when they grow up, but I fear that the parents wish to "protect" their children will damage their way to a normal life and prevent them from ever realizing their true nature. I think the worst part of this is that a whole industry has emerged with the sole purpose of taking advantage (read: make money) of these children and their parents - its down right disgusting. "
~ Written on 2008-09-08

"I hate to burst the indigo bubble but in time you will find that these children are no more special or enlightened than any other child that roams the earth trying to make sense of the mess it is in. For the record my aura is almost completely purple, I can classify myself, should I wish, as an elder indigo I have all the traits and then some. I have been on my spiritual journey for many, many years and never in all that time of exploring both religious and channnelled texts, reading and digesting numerous spiritual books that were written during the course of the 20th Century, and being in contact with other people on the spiritual pathway, have I ever been confronted with such complete junk.

Be careful out there parents you are being sucked in well and truly by the indigo myth.

Advanced and enlightened souls have no need to advertise who they are they just get on with completing their life plan by the easiest route possible. They understand that any challenges standing in their way are there because they have chosen that they be there. They do not require their path to be made even more difficult than it already is by some gung ho set of parents who want to believe that their child is ultra special and here to save the world. All children are special. All children retain their psychic/spiritual abilities until life in the real world knocks them back and tells them they're imagining things.

Isn't it time we all took personal responsibility for the state of the world today and did something about it, right here, right now? Don't put your kids on a non-existent spiritual pedestal and expect them to wave a magic wand and sort everything that ails the world "just like that".

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~ Written on 2006-07-19

"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."
~ Written on 2003-11-10

"This book arrived at just the right moment for me in my Homeopathy practice. The little boy I was treating was brought to me suffering from restlessness, sleeplessness, agression, bad dreams and more.......a very long list of 'disorders'. He had been taken to see various 'erapists and was no nearer to being settled.I read the book and lent it to 'Mum' and I can only say that using it has made an enormous difference to how this boy was perceived by me and her.Doreen talks about 'Little Lightworkers' and how 'Indigo children' are here to raise our conciousness and re-touch us to our spirituality by being : 'Healers, Teachers, Messengers and Energy Workers'.Instead of viewing this boy as a 'problem', we learned why he was here and what his purpose is. What a refreshing way to look at a problem! The book covers practical ways to make living with a 'Lightworker' more easy and gives sensible advice on food, exercise,insomnia and creativity.
What I especially enjoyed was the simple, clear way Doreen writes about what would for most Mums and Dads appear wacky or 'off-the-planet' subjects, including Astrology. Such as how the negative shadows of the star signs need to be over-come to achieve personal-purpose ; "Scorpio :Deal with secretive tendencies by developing more trust in others".
This is no 'How-To' book .It's a completely different way of looking at certain children and giving them the encouragement and understanding they need to fulfill their life-purpose."
~ Written on 2003-05-13

"This book works well on many levels. It is a pleasant book to read which gives some insight into children today. Some views expressed in the book I would not agree with but that does not mean to say they are wrong and I am right. Some content could be taken as rubbish (by some) but remember if you are wanting to live with children, you must at times be like children and see their world with their eyes and ears.

I would tell anyone that has a sense of humour (and kids also) to give this bookshelf space or better yet, stick it on your coffee table or bedside cabinet and read it."
~ Written on 2003-02-16