<p>Don’t know, don’t care about the acronyms or M-B test results- just a way of putting people into boxes that may help them. A lot of opinions here. I liked the mom who mentioned many posts ago how her extroverted style caused problems with raising her introverted son. Ditto for me. Add in an introverted H. Back then we didn’t have the resources to read up on basic personality styles that are hard wired. I went to a GT conference where I learned 75% of the population is extroverted while 75% of the highly gifted are introverted. Hard to be an extroverted gifted (even if only mid range)!</p>
<p>Since most are extroverted to a degree (many good books on the subject and it makes sense) it is hard for most to understand where they other type is coming from. Aside from that, it doesn’t matter what personality type the OP’s son is- no matter what scale/test you choose. More important is for her to realize that her son is being perfectly normal for his gender and stage in life. Just because parents want a certain amount of feedback doesn’t mean the child has to, or should, comply. A rude awakening for some parents to realize they no longer control their children. Healthy for the kids to break away.</p>
<p>Go ahead and embarrass your kid if there is no response over weeks despite repeated requests- contact his roommate/friends- schools list email info if you don’t have cell phone numbers. Then you know he is alive and well when he calls back angry with you. Never expect weekly chats or to know his life although it is nice to set up a weekly time to be in touch.</p>
<p>Expect your child to show you his worst side. Empathy isn’t equivalent to showing emotions outwardly. No one size fits all, don’t try to fit round and square pegs into the same slot… I think the OP has had a ton of ideas to help her worries about her son. Normal is a wide range.</p>