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Setting Expectations
Start senior year on the right foot
A great way to alleviate unnecessary stress and conflict between parents and
seniors is to clearly and calmly communicate your expectations of each other.
Parents have certain expectations of their children and children have expectations
of their parents. And both may have a different perspective on what the senior
year is all about.
Use this list of subjects/questions to open the lines of communication. Add
your own to make this a more personal experience for both parents and seniors.
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What do seniors expect from their parents?
- A safe place to live. For how long?
- Support that they consider a “comfort zone”.
- Money to do things. How much?
- Clothes. What brand?
- Transportation; whether it is a ride, use of the family car or support
for their own car. Insurance? Gas money?
- Privacy.
- What parents won’t do? For example – I will not tell the
school you’re sick so you can stay home to complete a project.
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What do parents expect from their seniors?
- Honesty
- Respect for all people, including teachers, students and parents.
- School assignments completed on time.
- Cleaning up after themselves.
- Helping with family chores.
- Keeping track of their own schedules.
- Communicating their schedules
- Planning for the future
- Some parents expect their seniors to have and keep a job.
- Helping with family chores
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