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This depicts a sun (tightly compressed protons and neutrons) and planets (electrons) that rotate in staggered elliptical orbits around their nucleus. Unless you can visualize what actually happens, use this configuration as a memory peg for the atom's three elementary particles/states. It is accurate enough to warrant remembering.
AN EARLY SUMMARY
ON FAMILY AND ROMANCE
ELECTRONS have a strong need for family either real or communal. They tend to marry early, get homesick, and are quite competitive with siblings. Generally, an electron’s idea of dating ranges from going to movies and the theater to attending soccer, football or baseball games.
PROTON souls are seldom sexual. When he or she takes time out for romance and family, it is usually to prove to peers that it can be done. Protons generally prefer to buy their romance; to them, the nurturing of non-business-related friendships seems frivolous. They tend to marry jobs, not spouses. To proton souls, family and romance are seldom more than a window dressing. Only when married to an electron spouse does this marriage last.
NEUTRON souls can get excited and simultaneously romantic over a good book, argument or lecture series. Since they enjoy hands-on activities such as sports and crafts, they are easy to entertain at any age. A neutron’s world is so large, he or she is seldom without friends . . . seldom lonely. Dating a neutron soul is generally exciting; his or her interests are broad and their imagination never at loss for what to do. Neutrons are good husbands and wives; they always adjust to adversities. As parents, they seldom fail to set a good example. They are able to adapt to their children’s differences.
ON EDUCATION
ELECTRONS reared in affluence have a definite advantage; they follow the trend to better education. Conversely, electron souls raised in poverty, unless forced to attend vocational school, generally remain on poverty programs or welfare. The electron soul needs to be led to education, it does not naturally seek it.
PROTON souls have a strong need to enter the market place early. They are generally self-educated and street smart; they can learn in spite of incompatible teachers and a poor environment. Proton souls are the key resource of capitalism ¾ the entrepreneurs. They have a permanent need to improve their skills of leadership. To them, attending seminars is a part of life.
NEUTRONS respond gypsy-like to their challenges. They thrive on learning and adjusting to new conditions. Rich or poor, neutron souls will survive the worst of teachers and the poorest of curricula. They are eternal students and the best of teachers.
ON PARENTING & DISCIPLINE
ELECTRON souls must not be chastised harshly and never in public! Compliments must be regular and predictable. An electron child depends on you for its emotional growth and confidence. Don’t disappoint it. Ignore its shortcomings and praise all accomplishment. Don’t use the "yes, but" technique of counseling. The electron child needs unadulterated praise!
PROTON children are the only ones who need a heavy hand. These children are on the warpath from day one. They literally ask for feedback through confrontation. Generally, the harder we criticize them, the more determined and hardy they become.
NEUTRON children seldom need reprimand; they are generally so busy doing, fixing or learning, they seldom invite your scorn. Granted, they may ruin and break things in the process, but if encouraged to fix what they break, they generally learn by their mistakes. When exposed to criticism, they tend to forgive and forget.