Principle 4: Having Realistic Expectations

What is one skill that different children learn at different stages?

• Help out at home and

  become more independent

• Learning to use toilet

• Learning to ride a bike

• Learning to swim

What can happen if we expect children to be perfect all the time?

• They may take longer to learn things

• They may have a bad day

• They may become more independent

• They may help out at home

What should parents and carers understand about children as they grow?

• What children are capable of

• What children want to learn

• What children need to eat

• What children like to play

What is important for parents to have realistic expectations of?

• Themselves

• Their children

• Their friends

• Their neighbors

What will trying to be a perfect parent lead to?

• Frustration and disappointment

• Happiness and success

• Confusion and anger

• Excitement and joy