For me, based on what I read, having high expectations is mainly about “seeing” someone as capable. Steven Covey talks about this in 7 habits with their child.
If you inherently believe that a child can’t accomplish “x”. They feel and know that is the expectation. However, if you fundamentally “believe” they can do x, you are setting them up to accomplish x.
But I must say, this is not something that can be faked. You have to genuinely believe the expectation.
Kids are smart, and they will see through any fake beliefs you “think” you are imparting. It is important to value them for what they are, and inherently value how incredible they are.
If you inherently believe that a child can’t accomplish “x”. They feel and know that is the expectation. However, if you fundamentally “believe” they can do x, you are setting them up to accomplish x.
But I must say, this is not something that can be faked. You have to genuinely believe the expectation.
Kids are smart, and they will see through any fake beliefs you “think” you are imparting. It is important to value them for what they are, and inherently value how incredible they are.