Bobby's parents expect him to tell them everything. However, now that he's 13 years old, he feels entitled to keep secrets from them. What has this discrepancy been referred to as?

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This discrepancy is referred to as a "violation of expectations," which occurs when an individual's behavior deviates from what is anticipated by others, in this case, Bobby's parents expecting full transparency and Bobby desiring privacy.

Bobby's Parents Expect Him to Tell Them Everything