• They come into the world with a sense of knowing/understanding (and often verbalize it)
• They have a sense of "deserving to be here," and are surprised when others don't understand that frame of reference.
• High energy
• Sensitive and express feelings readily.
• Self-worth is not a big issue. They often tell the parents "who they are."
• They have difficulty with absolute authority (authority without explanation or choice).
• They simply will not do certain things; for example, waiting in line is difficult for them.
• They get frustrated with systems that are ritually oriented and don't require creative thought.
• They often see better ways of doing things, both at home and in school, which makes them seem like "system busters" (nonconforming to any system).
• They seem antisocial unless they are with their own kind. If there are no others of like consciousness around them, they often turn inward, feeling like no other human understands them. School is often extremely difficult for them socially.
• They seldom respond to "guilt" discipline ("Wait till your father gets home and finds out what you did").
• They are not shy in letting you know what they need.

It has become a social and medical edict to diagnose children, who don't fit the stereo type characteristics as having ADD or ADHD and given drugs as a means to make them conform. Then we scratch our heads and wonder why many adults use alcohol or drugs—prescription or illegal—to manage their lives.

It is imperative society affirms children’s characteristics rather than make their uniqueness wrong or attempt to force the child to conform to society’s preconceived notion of what is considered acceptable characteristics.