Parent/Child Sun Signs
Introduction
This is a series of short introductory articles looking at some ways in which the influences of the various signs might manifest in a child and later on as a parent.
Libra
Children born with the Sun-sign of Libra have abundant charm and they know how to use it. They are sweet and engaging little souls, and able to melt the hearts of the adults around them with their winsome ways - even the strictest of parents or teachers are likely to fall under their spell. The Libran child is relaxed and friendly, and endowed with an affable demeanour and desire to please. They are unlikely to need strong discipline or a firm hand as they are normally well-mannered, considerate and good-natured.
The desire for peace and harmony is extremely strong in the Libran temperament, and so co-operation with others is of the utmost importance. Searching for the middle path is the goal here, but until a certain amount of maturity and poise are gained, there can be some moments of extremism and conflict before a point of balance is reached. These children have an instinctual need for justice, fair-play and equality, and so you will often hear the cry "but it's not fair" coming plaintively from their lips. At the same time their dislike of conflict can be deeply entrenched. Because of this, they can find opposition difficult, and may give in for the sake of peace.
Something that may not be too easy for a Libran child is making their own decisions. They may depend on parents or older siblings too much and so will need a little gentle pushing in order to form definite opinions of their own. With a little encouragement they will come to their own conclusions and learn to stand up for themselves, and this will build up their confidence and self-reliance.
They are very genial children, and will enjoy companionship and joint projects and schemes with their peers. Socially, they are very much at ease, and so being part of a group appeals to their sense of togetherness. They are not usually particularly competitive, and so working on a joint endeavour will bring out the best in them. As they relate so well to others, the young Libran is often very popular and well liked. This is important to them, as their need for approval and acceptance is often quite strong.
These children can be very questioning, and when their interest is captured, they will work hard at school. However, they may need some encouragement to work steadily if their imagination is not sparked by a certain subject. They are adaptable though, and usually settle into most routines. The one thing the young Libran may find difficult in school life is having to deal with rough and unruly children; they will be unable to understand them. It may help to spend some time talking to the Libran child and gently pointing out how diverse people can be in their outlook and behaviour in order to prepare them for these differences.
Any unpleasantness or inharmonious conditions may also be difficult for them to handle. These are children who want to make a good impression. There can be a strong sense of orderliness and even when very young, they are likely to have an eye for style and elegance. It will be a rare occasion when these children will enjoy rough and tumble games or getting themselves dirty. They are much more likely to prefer creative, artistic or cultural pursuits. Many Libran children have an inherent appreciation of colour, sound and form - they are born artists, musicians, or dancers. This being so, it would be very good to encourage them to develop any interests in this area and if possible to introduce them to music, dancing or artistic pursuits if they seem particularly drawn to them.
Libran adults make easygoing parents. They are gentle and very accommodating - perhaps too much so a times. In their desire to please, they sometimes find it difficult to deny any request their children make, and so they may shift responsibility on to someone else. The reply of "ask your father/mother" will often be used, and this can be quite frustrating to a youngster who wants a definite answer to an urgent request! However, they are very diplomatic people, and so can appease and placate their offspring with a plausible and reasonable explanation.
The Libran mother or father wants to be a good parent. They may pretend to be a disciplinarian but any proposed punishments are seldom carried through. They also tend to be very idealistic, and will want their children to look their best, spending time and money to ensure they do. The Libran mother in particular sets very high standards, and aims to have polite and well-turned-out children. Librans make affectionate and caring parents, and ones that their children can turn to whenever they need support.
