Child expectations vs reality

As children, we're expected to stay quiet while our parents talk. But as we grow up, they may ask us to speak up and express ourselves more. Here's how parent and child expectations can shift over time:

• Parents expect us to be quiet when they need to talk
• As we grow up, they may suddenly ask us to be forward and vocal

This change in expectations is a normal part of growing up and learning to communicate with each other. It's important to express ourselves and communicate effectively in order to have a healthy relationship with our parents.