It's a fine line for parents:
kids want reassurance, but they don't really buy it from their parents because we aren't cool.
Not exact matches
If you as a parent are very adaptable, jumping right into new situations and challenges, it might be difficult to understand why your child holds back from a fun activity, doesn't
want to try new things, and may refuse to do something, despite your
reassurances and observing that other
kids are doing it.
Because if parents really
want to know if their local school is helping
kids learn — instead of empty
reassurance that their artificially inflated test scores means they moved to the right school district and their property values will hold — then they need to start demanding one high bar for proficiency across the country.