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parent expectations  

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  • Parent expectations are beliefs that parents hold about the future performance of their children and are often focused on achievement-related areas such as educational, professional, and marital futures. This entry describes how parental expectations affect children's perceptions of their own abilities and therefore their outcomes. [Source: Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science; Parent Expectations]

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