In this survey we explored the perceptions of caregivers of children with and without disabilities regarding the children’s volition, which is a theory-based motivation for life, Using a mixed sampling method (i.e., convenient and snowball), as a paper-and-pencil survey combined with an online survey, we analyzed a total of 293 responses (a response rate of 70.4% for the caregivers of children with disabilities; 67.0% for the caregivers of children without disabilities). On the pediatric volitional questionnaire, the two caregiver groups reported distincitve child-rearing realities, an occupation-facilitating environment, and priorities per their children’s motivational stages. The juxtaposition of perceived discrepancies in competency, needs for support, and measured pain in child-rearing realities inform the collaborative intervention process, inclusive education, and plans for logistic barriers.