One of the places in my life that has expectations would be church. The first expectation is to be quiet. I should not have loud conversations with other people. This helps me to pray silently. Im expected to listen to the readings and the message that is presented by the priest. Another expectation is that I follow the teachings so that my thoughts and behavior are in line with the Bible's instructions. This makes me have a better understanding of God and how I should behave.
The expectations at home are cleaning my room, doing homework, and taking out trash. By doing these things I am taught discipline. This makes my relationship with my parents easier. We get along much better when I do what is expected of me. When I meet my parents expectations for me at home, it makes me feel good about myself. Also, this makes my family environment a better place to live.
Matthew, I appreciate your simplification of the whole "expectations" argument. Really, this is all that needs to be said about expectations, as they are not as complex as people make them out to be.
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