What are your goals and expectations for your child?
Goals for Children and Parents
- Interact and get along socially with peers.
- Develop strong, good self-concepts, which will hold well into elementary school years.
- Be happy with school ideas and new friends.
- Develop self-control.
- Become aware of other’s feelings.
- Cope with stressful situations.
- Develop physical skills.
What expectations does your family have for you?
Your family may have expectations about things like:
- food and meals (mealtimes, who prepares meals, types of foods you eat)
- how tasks are divided (who works outside the home, who cares for the home and children)
- how much time you spend together.
- how much time you spend with your extended family.
What are realistic expectations of children?
Realistic expectations aren’t about “settling;” they’re about genuinely seeing our children and helping them grow in their own special way.
How do you set expectations for kids?
Here are a few things to consider when setting those high expectations for your child.
- Your child is an individual. Look at your own child’s strengths and weakness, interests and talents.
- Each child is unique.
- Don’t set your expectations based on yourself.
- Be clear and consistent.
- Erase the all-or-nothing attitude.
What is child expectation?
A child’s family and caregivers want the “best” for each child – for all children to grow and learn, to be ready for school, and to be safe. A child’s family and caregivers want the “best” for each child – for all children to grow and learn, to be ready for school, and to be safe.
What are reasonable expectations for my child?
A useful guideline is that reasonable expectations for a particular child are what that child does most of the time now, or just a bit beyond that. This doesn’t mean kids can’t learn or progress. It does mean we have to be realistic about where they are now and draw upon what we know about how they learn best. Some children learn quickly.
Is there such a thing as an average child?
In reality, there’s no such thing as an exactly “average” child. You can’t set a personal expectation or goal for your child without taking that individual child into consideration. It’s very attractive to try, especially if you’ve been reading the charts in too many child development books or have older kids.
What should I expect from my child in first grade?
Here’s what you can expect in the first grade. Social Skills: Your child will become more adept at paying attention, following instructions, and exercising self-control. They’ll work with classmates on group projects and gain confidence in speaking up in group meetings.
Are your expectations too high for your kids?
No matter your general mood, having positive, realistic expectations for your child’s achievements and behavior is something to strive for. When parents’ expectations for their kids are set at the right level-not too high and not too low-kids do very well in life indeed.