Exceptional versus acceptance Expectations by Jesse James Doty

Expectations from a parent can weigh heavy on a child. As the child grows into an adult acceptance is what they ultimately need.   Expectations have a way of eroding values of the child and parent. Their morals decay, sending them reeling from the aftermath of societal decline.   Acceptance brings joyful self-awareness. Children will become valuable adults with loving partners who express kindness. Parents, it is time to let go of expectations.     Recognized Author Notes A conversation inspired this with a friend who visited their parents over the weekend. Their parents would not accept them as they became free-thinking adults. Thanks for reading and reviewing. Also, thanks to Sue Smith for her helpful suggestion.

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