✨ When we say we're “disappointed”, we’re essentially saying we feel let down. The dictionary defines disappointed as "depressed or discouraged by the failure of one's hopes or expectations." 🤔 Imagine the impact on a teenager already struggling with school, peers, teachers, grades, and self-esteem, to hear they’re letting their parents down. 💡 Some might argue that expressing disappointment can motivate kids to work harder to make us proud. While it’s good for children to take pride in pleasi