I had my parents telling me my girls are only what ever thier ages are. My parents have barely met my kids because we live on the oppisite coast. They got mad when I let my oldest start drinking from a sippy cup at 6 months, she asked the babysitter if she could have a cup. Seemed like the thing to do. They were upset when at 2 years old I expected the same child to make her bed. I didnt expect perfect but I did expect it to be done. I think for my older 2 girls atleast I do expect more from them than thier age suggest but like others have said I try to remember thier true ages and when they act those ages then I try to be as supportive as I would for another child that age. I have failed at this at times. When I do I am sure to tell my child I am sorry. That way they understand that adults make mistakes too.
