Reflective Journal

What expectations do my parents have of me?

They expect me to do well in school and have a bright future for myself, I am to work for it on my own and understand the importance of achieving a good foundation. They know that they are busy most of the time and expect me to be independant and work hard. Their wish is for me not to mix around with bad company and be a morally upright person. This so so that they would not be worried of my future and they can be left in peace to support the family.


What expectations would I have of my children?

I think I would take after my own parents, I would want my children to be independant and learn about things by himself/herself after we teach him the neccesities in life (morals, attitude, etc.). I will give him what he wants and I want him to be happy, as my parents are doing now, but there will always be a time to tell him/her when to "wake-up" and realise what he/she should do when he/she when he/she grows up. I will follow my parents style of guiding them all the way to the "door" but leave it to my child to think of whether he/she wants to open the "door" or leave it as it is. However, I expect them to do well in life but enjoy it more than anything else, with no regrets.


How do the two expectations differ?

My parents expectation is for me to grow up and live a very secure lifestyle, with a stable job to support the family. They want the best for me and for everyone else who is related.

I expect my children to grow up be kind, respectful and loving, I want them to not make mistakes and not follow certain things that I did.