All children are unique and approach the world with their own style of behavior or temperament. Some actively rush into new situations while others stand back and watch. Some seem to go with the flow while others are inflexible and demanding. When parents, teachers, or others who work with children experience challenges with the child's behavior they may blame themselves. Or they may believe that there is something wrong with the child, especially if the behavior seems different than most children. If they do not understand the child's unique temperament they often reach unrealistic conclusions or seek unnecessary help. Understanding these individual differences determines which approaches and strategies work best with each child.