Parents expect way too much from their kids. Because parents love their children and want the best for them, they worry about them a lot, and one of the things that parents worry about most is whether their children are hitting age-appropriate targets for behavior.
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Why parents expect too much?
Parents expect way too much from their kids. Because parents love their children and want the best for them, they worry about them a lot, and one of the things that parents worry about most is whether their children are hitting age-appropriate targets for behavior.
Do parents know their child best?
Parents know what is best for their child because they have a unique insight into the needs, tendencies, and desires of the child based on their instincts and experiences with them.
Can I choose to live with my dad at 13?
If your parents cannot agree on who you live with, or on how much time you will spend with each of them, then it is ultimately up to a judge to decide. But since you are 13, the judge will likely give considerable weight to your wishes when making his or her decision.
Can my 11 year old refuse visitation?
A child refusing to follow the visitation order may lead to California Courts changing your child custody arrangement. If a child, for a prolonged period of time, refuses to follow the Court’s visitation schedule then it demonstrates that the schedule may not accurately reflect what is in the child’s best interests.
How do you deal with high expectations from your parents?
Explain that you’re worried you can’t meet their expectations. Tell them what you see for your future, even if the answer is “I don’t know.” Proving that you’re thinking about what’s next – even if you’re not sure – might make them feel more secure. Listen to what they have to say.
Can a 13 year old make their own decisions?
Many parents tell me their child will be 12 years old, 13 years old, 14 years old soon and will be able to make their own decisions. Depending on the jurisdiction in which you live, the age of your child may matter only in terms of the weight a judge might give to a child’s preference, should he or she have one.
Can a 13 year old decide where they want to live?
California courts must consider and give weight to a child’s preference when the child is of sufficient age and ability to voice an intelligent opinion on custody or visitation. (Cal. Fam. Children can’t choose where to live until they are 18 years old.