Weekday Reflection: Expectations

Read: "If you feel that demands so exceed your child's abilities that she cannot succeed, then you may find yourself going against the current in re-aligning expectations. The current culture ... seems to be characterized by a more-is-better approach. If reading at age six is good, then reading at age four must be better. If being good at school or athletics or music is an advantage, then doing all three must be better! ... As you consider scaling back your expectations, be forewarned that you may meet with resistance from others in your child's world." -- Joyce Cooper-Kahn and Laurie Dietzel, from Late, Lost, and Unprepared, this week's featured book.

Reflect: Are my expectations appropriate to my child's development and abilities? Am I afraid to change them because of how others will judge me? Is there one expectation I can try adjusting today?

Respond in the comments with your own thoughts on this quote and how it applies to your life with your child.

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