Expectations

Coach Bob Hurley, St Anthony's High School basketball coach, only makes 9,000.00 a year in salary, but what he produces in productive citizens is priceless! I love his quote, "Parents let children be mediocre. Teachers let children be average. I'm holding them to the highest standard that I can." Therein is the difference between a great school and a poor school - the expectations of the students. If you create an atmosphere of excellence and articulate those expectations to your students, then you will create successes. It's not rocket science people! It's the same in your household, if you are more concerned with being your child's friend verses parenting them to greatness; then you will have a spoiled brat that not only doesn't respect your authority, but no one else's authority either. Children will have many friends throughout their lives, but only one set of parents. If a child could raise itself, the parent wouldn't be necessary. So stand up and be the parent that raises great children! Raise your expectations for them and they will meet you where you want them to go! It won't be easy, but what in life is easy? Only the shady and the illegal is easy, the great ones work hard to get where they want to go. Give yourself small goals and recognize your hypocrisy, because your children will. Forgive yourself for your failings and be honest with your kids. You've made mistakes, it's now your job to make sure that your children are so equipped that they make the best choices in their lives, that will yield the best benefits in their living!