Aquarius Parent and Capricorn Child

* As the Aquarius parent of a Capricorn child, you may need to revise some of your more progressive ideas to do a good job of raising this rather conservative youngster.

* Aquarian parents aren’t usually strong disciplinarians because they believe allowing their kids plenty of freedom is the best way to train them how to take responsibility for themselves. But that’s not really necessary in the case of your Capricorn child since self-reliance comes naturally to them. Being given free rein by their parents to do what they like isn’t something they want or value – and actually they’ll see it as rather irresponsible on your part.

* Your Capricorn child hasn’t inherited your forward thinking outlook on life, and prefers to look to the past, relying on traditional, time honored ideas and practices. From your point of view they may appear a little square or old-fashioned, and in turn they may see you as a bit of an oddball!

* If you’re the Aquarius mother of a Capricorn child, be prepared for them to be far less socially active than yourself. They don’t need people in the same way that you do, and for them work and ambition will always come before having a good time with their friends.

* If you’re an Aquarius father, to be the kind of dad your Capricorn child wants you to be you’ll need to take a fresh look at your anti-authoritarian beliefs, in the understanding that some children thrive much better on strict rules and routines than open boundaries – and your little Capricorn is just such a one!