As parents, we might view our children as a “tabula rasa,” or clean slate, born without innate ideas or expectations. However, this is not the case, mumsies and daddos. These children are born not only with what we call “basic” needs but also with very specific inherent expectations. These expectations, if unmet, can have profound consequences. Alas, we are capable of wounding these babes in ways we might not even be aware of. A child can be left wounded–traumatized–not only from emotional or physical treatment we commonly consider abusive but also quite simply by not meeting their Great Expectations.
A loving presence, a listening ear, empathy and dialogue. And of course the hundreds of attempted and successful kisses and hugs. These are our parenting tools. And their reasonable expectations of us.
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