A closer look
Nancy Ann Tappe invented the mystical concept of 'Indigo Children' in the 1970s, claiming she could see special indigo-colored auras around kids who were highly evolved, telepathic souls sent to fundamentally save humanity. In reality, the label quickly became a remarkably convenient coping mechanism for New Age parents who desperately wanted to believe their child's severe behavioral issues and refusal to do homework were signs of profound spiritual genius rather than a need for basic discipline or pediatric evaluation. It is a brilliant psychological pivot to avoid dealing with a screaming toddler by simply deciding they are a supreme cosmic entity who rejects the arbitrary authority of bedtime. The movement essentially turned being an annoying, uncooperative kid into a prestigious mystical credential for parents who hate traditional therapy
