Do the (low or high) expectations friends or family have for their children ever shock you?

My children are adopted. So, thankfully for everyone, there is no genetic history to live up or down to. I accept them for who they are. Both have also had health challenges that have slapped me in the face a time or two. At that point I didn’t care who got what grade or solo or award. I just wanted them to be healthy and happy. I still do.

Grades are a relatively small part of the package of raising a human being. I still remember that I got a 66 on my trig midterm in high school (and was very grateful for it!). I still managed to graduate from a top college for my major and work at several places, including a nationally known company you would recognize. To this date, no one has asked about my grades in trig, thankfully. :wink: