Here comes the New Age Child - the Indigo Child. Clear and large eyes are the recognizing factors of the Indigo Children. Brilliant memory, a strong urge to live accompanied with sensitivity and god gifted spirits, these children are the New Age Children. They possess both the capability and the potential to change the ambiance of our lives. Thus they are acting as the bridge to our future.

The Indigo Children are the new generation being born in the 21st century. 'Indigo Child' - the name itself indicates the vibrant colors which surround them and the 'Third eye' of these new born children is indicative of the fact that they are born psychics and possesses a strong intuition. On the basis of their in-born powers the Native Americans call them 'Children of the Sun' whereas 'Millennium Children' is the name given by some other authors.

Characteristics of the New Age Children:

1.They do not like to be dominated by others.

2.Rituals and traditional beliefs irritate them.

3.They are always on the look out of improving themselves and their work, be it their school or home.

4.They gel with their kind of people very well, otherwise they are very unsociable.

5.They are very straight forward in expressing their needs and feelings.

6.Timid ness is something which repels them.

7.They have a strong self esteem.

8.Impatient is the keyword amongst the new age children.

9.They never tolerate or respond to any erroneous work done by others.

10.Monotonous work is something which bores them easily.

11.Creativeness is in abundance.

12.They are 'the Jack of all trade' - can do too many things at a single go.

13.Sixth sense is very strong within them.

14.God gifted intelligence are their specialty.

15.Develops abstract thinking power from infancy.

16.Acquires high self confidence.

17.They are masters in day dreaming.

18.Wise thinkers with foresightedness.

19.They are generally born psychics.

20.They are extroverts in expressing their angers.

21.Need the help of others to discover their talents and themselves.

But one thing should be remembered - as a result of their psychic abilities indigo children should not be confused with the children who genetically inherit these abilities. The New age children purportedly possess certain spiritual as well as some psychological attributes.

Parenting the New Age Children:

Parents are always the same; whether they are the parents of a normal child or an indigo child. Like the other new born children, indigo children are no exceptions to facing several challenges in life. But it is very important for the parents of the indigo children to understand their psychology.

Parents need to give their children all possible special attention, love, care and proper guidance. The child should be given every opportunity to excel in whatever field they express their interest; because if these children are meant to play some important roles in bridging the current generation with the next, they will do so in whatever way they feel it right. In short, the Indigo Children are the 'well balanced' children. So being the parent of these children, you need to know the child you are dealing with. In case you fail to understand their needs and psychology always be prompt in taking professional help.