German · C1 · Everyday language
When Expectations Outgrow the Day in German
In “When Expectations Outgrow the Day”, you will practise recognising when a child's plans exceed the available time, energy or resources. Use geschweige denn (“let alone”) to make escalating demands visible, then negotiate a realistic next step without dismissing your child's ambition. The focus is on discussing constraints with an older child who can explain, defend and revise their own plans.
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