The “Protector/Securing” personality type, or the ISFJ personality type, describes a person who is an Introvert (I), who perceives the world through Sensing (S), who uses how they are Feeling (F) about the people and circumstances in a situation to base a decision upon, and who views the world from the viewpoint of Judgement (J).
If you are an introvert, it means that you are more comfortable focusing on your own inner thoughts and ideas than you are with interacting with a room full of people, especially if those people are strangers, or people whom you do not know very well. You like to use your senses to interpret the facts about new information that is presented to you. But, you like to use your own feelings and emotions about people, and about a given situation or circumstance, as the basis of your decision making process. You view the outside world from the vantage point of your own structure of personal beliefs, ideals, and values.
The parenting style of a person with an ISFJ type personality is one that focuses on affection, and the comfort that comes from having a daily routine. You are very generous with the amount of affection, love, and tenderness that you show your child, and it makes you happy to do the little things that make your child feel special and loved. You are very sensitive to your child’s feelings, and you provide both physical and emotional closeness to your child. When you child has a problem, you offer quiet support, and understanding. You are driven by a strong sense of duty, and the needs of your child are what comes first in your life. You provide security and warmth to your child, as well as your family, by maintaining a household that runs smoothly. You emphasize the value and importance of family traditions, by continuing them with your family.
Children who are raised by an ISFJ parent feel that they are loved, that they are special, and that they are well taken care of. These children develop strong connections to their family, and learn from the many examples of affection that their ISFJ parent presents. The child becomes comfortable expressing affection for the people he cares about. Children of an ISFJ parent know that they can come to that parent when they need understanding, love, and support of both a physical and emotional nature.
If your child has an ISFJ personality, he will grow up to be very work oriented. This means that he can find something rewarding and fulfilling in many different kinds of careers. This child will grow up to value the work itself as the way to balance a productive life. In other words, when this child becomes an adult, he is not going to select a career based on the salary, the retirement package, or the status that comes with the job. The ISFJ child will grow to become a compassionate adult, with a desire to nurture and support the people around him. Some great career choices for an person with an ISFJ personality include various kinds of Counseling, (including Ministry), Nursing, or a Dental Hygienist. They might also enjoy a career as a Librarian, or a Musician, because both jobs involve helping people.