Scorpio Parents

The Scorpio parent is naturally in tune with his or her children.  With the ability to know what people are thinking and feeling without being told, Scorpio parents can anticipate their child's needs and moods effectively.  Scorpio's possessive and protective nature may create a problem when it comes to giving children a sense of freedom and space, though this problem is easily corrected if the parent is able to identify it and commit to changing (Scorpio's commitment is unshakable).  Since Scorps are no strangers to playing mind games, it's no surprise to find one using reverse psychology or some other mental manipulation to direct children.  While Scorpio mom and dad understand a child's need for secrets, dishonesty is not tolerated.  Kids with a Scorpio parent should always let their parents know where they are, when they'll be back, and who they'll be with--and stick to the plan.  Nothing gets past Scorpio mom or dad.  Often black-and-white thinkers (due to an intensity of feeling), Scorpio parents often project their own interests, dreams, and aspirations onto their children.

Pros:  Strong-willed and able to cut through any obstacle, able to be intensely supportive of child's pursuits, unique ability to understand their children.

Cons:  May be invasive to child's privacy, risk of forcing child to share parent's interests, if the Scorpio parent isn't in a stable relationship, risk of drama in personal life interfering with ability to uphold parental responsibility.

Virgo Parents

Virgo parents tend to have orderly, clean homes if possible (Good luck, Virgo, if you've made a partnership with a Gemini or have a Pisces or Aquarius child, for example).  The grocery store isn't visited without a list and chores are scheduled.  When you find a messy Virgo home, you can at least count on Virgo to know the exact order of each mess and where to find anything you could possibly need.  These parents take an active interest in their children and are easy to make proud.  While both parents are worrisome and critical, Virgo Mom takes the cake.  Having children can be extra enlightening to the often cautious, logical, and structured Virgo.

Pros for having a Virgo parent:  Your closets, drawers, and... life will always be organized.  You'll learn at an early age how to make your allowance really last.  You have a live-in math tutor.

Cons for having a Virgo parent:  These parents are often overly critical and discerning to a fault.  Children who don't respond well to structure may feel stifled or confined.  While Virgo parents take great pride in the accomplishments of their offspring, when it comes time for them to leave the nest, letting go is a crippling challenge.

Taurus Parents

The biggest thing that comes to mind when I consider Taurus parents is the idea of structure.  These are the mothers and fathers that provide structure/stability and routine/rules for their kids.  They're also likely to impose epicurean and elitist tastes on their offspring--designer baby clothes, only the best in electronics, and picky-eating is acceptable.  Unfortunately for manipulative signs (Libra, Scorpio) or children under a sign that is strong-willed (Leo, Aries, Taurus, Capricorn), Taurus Mom and Dad won't budge when a decision has been reached.  No extended curfews or exceptions to the household rules.

Pros: Excellent ability to form habits, predictability gives child a sense of security, likely to be a good bread-winner (unless you're a lazy Taurus... which isn't uncommon).

Cons:  Black-and-white thinking, non-intuitive, potential for too many hours put in at work.