Do introverted parents tend to have introverted kids?

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What's your experience? Currently pregnant and wondering what baby's personality would be like. I'm a real introvert and feel like I would understand an introverted child more although I know there are no guarantees!

No! I am moderately introverted, DH is very introverted. DS1 is the biggest extrovert ever. He can't bear to be alone, has never played alone, loves people, talks constantly, etc. We love him but it's exhausting

I'm massively introverted and DS (20m) is showing similar traits.

Personality is largely (but not always) inherited, so yes.

I'm introverted, none of my three children are. My youngest has autism, but I wouldn't say that she is introverted.

I liked that my children could make friends and enjoy group activities etc.

I am an extreme introvert husband has to pretend for business reasons to be an extrovert but has similar personality type to myself

• Child one an introvert but very engaging /hilarious/interesting when you get him

going

• children 2 and 3 total nightmares -always talking /being super amazing which I adore and love beyond everything but drains me to my core. They fizz and are so popular and have so many friends it makes me itch

I'm fairly introverted, DS(6) is too. DH is a massive extrovert and DD(4) has taken after him 100%! It's really been interesting to see their personality traits develop

DH and I are major introverts. We are totally happy with just each other and even then I need a break from him from time to time. Dd claims to be an extrovert and she does love socializing, but she also really needs her downtime. I think she may be the lucky ambivert.

I am an introvert and my child is the most outgoing and extroverted kid ever! As a toddler would make convos with strangers wherever we went, makes friends easily and super confident. At school now and still very outgoing, friends with everyone, all the teachers know her! Most of my family are extroverts and her dads family so I'm the odd one out though haha

I’m an introvert. Total introvert.
DH is a quiet man, calm, sensible, strait laced.

We have a whirlwind of a demon child and neither of us quite know where he has come from.
He’s a wild risk taker, completely unpredictable, impulsive, very difficult to tame.
The kid is bonkers!

Interesting discussion

I'm an introvert...my mum was definitely an extrovert and my dad was an introvert.

My dh is a huge extrovert...our dd takes after me and is an introvert to. My ds is more extrovert though

No.

My anecdata:
Me = strong introvert (and also shy)
DH = mild introvert

DD1 = probably a strong introvert like me, but not as happy to be on her own as I was as a child.
DD2 = probably the most extroverted child in existence (not really, but it feels like it some days).
DD3 = mild introvert. Probably. She's only 4.

Sorry..just to add... my kid is a GLORIOUS bonkers extrovert!

Sadly not.

I am an introvert and all my children are massive extroverts. I found them exhausting when they were young as they were so full on!

I spend many a (late) evening sitting bug eyed in a darkened room, staring blankly ahead and shuddering to myself as I could still hear their little voices constantly talking in my head...

DH is an introvert, I am naturally an introvert but often have to out my comfort zone and act more extroverted. DS at the moment is more extroverted.

nope! I am pretty introvert, my DS is most certainly not!

NB OP, I don't want to put you off but on a side note in my experience being an introverted parent can be tough, because young kids don't give you the alone time that you need to recuperate. Be prepared and make some strategies in advance for finding quiet time if you possibly can. Easier said than done, but if you're prepared it helps! And remember, it gets easier as they get older.

I am highly introverted. One of my children isn't necessarily a classic extrovert, but has a lot of extrovert tendancies. I find him very challenging but in quite an exciting way, tho I can't lie it does take me out of my comfort zone and I find it hard. I do feel as tho our bond is that much stronger for it tho.

Me: Introvert. DH: Introvert. DD(3): Chases after other kids in the park shouting "Hello my friend!"

Possibly. Me and partner are introverted. I'm the socially awkward, unconfident type and he's very confident but cba with dramas and bullshit so keeps his own counsel.
Our child is introvert, socially awkward and doesn't suffer fools.

Not imo. I'm the introvert child of two extroverts. I have two kids. One of each.

Me and dh are both fairly introverted- possibly me more than him, but we are both very happy on our own company iyswim.
I was extremely shy as a child (but much better socially now).

Dd is so confident and chatty, and has been since she was a toddler. Personable, loves meeting new people, happy to have attention, lots of friends. Needs social stimulation or she gets bored.

I'm an extrovert with crap social skills, DH is an introvert with ok social skills and DS is an introvert with great social skills. DS really does have a strong urge to hide under a blanket when he gets home though! He's 7.

I’m an introvert, DH is an extrovert. We have a mix in the kids.

Dh and I are fairly introverted. DD1 is very outgoing (the most sociable in the class according to YR teacher), DD2 is the most introverted child I’ve come across and DS1 is very similar to DD1.

So may interesting responses!

Haha, NovemberR. I do wonder if this will be me if I don't get enough time alone.

openallthetime, I am a little concerned about being an introverted parent and how I will cope!

Not in our case!