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How to discuss family expectations in English

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Parent

Child

1. 

   Parent

   Do you feel we expect too much, especially about grades?
2. 

   Child

   Yes, I do feel you expect too much about grades. It is hard to say that without sounding ungrateful.
3. 

   Child

   Can I fail sometimes without a long talk every time?
4. 

   Parent

   Yes, you can fail sometimes without a long talk every time. Wanting you to do well is not the same as owning your choices.
5. 

   Parent

   What support actually helps you, not what you think I want to hear?
6. 

   Child

   Quiet check-ins help me. Sudden questions at dinner do not.
7. 

   Child

   Can we try quiet check-ins for a month and then look at it again?
8. 

   Parent

   Yes, we can try quiet check-ins for a month and then look at it again.
9. 

   Child

   Can we keep the grade talks between you and me, not a big family meeting?
10. 

    Parent

    Yes, we can keep the grade talks between you and me for now.