Boundaries help children feel safe.

It is your job to establish boundaries and be consistent.

Will your child like these boundaries?

Probably not.

Will they try to push them?

Absolutely.
Will they get upset when you try to hold them?

Most likely.

But guess what?

YOU are the parent, not their friend. It’s OK for them to be upset with you sometimes. As the adult you need to hold your ground. You can still do this with empathy and understanding.

One consequence of not holding boundaries at home: When they get to school, they don’t respect teachers or school boundaries because they are used to pushing and getting their way. This results in behavioral issues at school, interrupted learning and phone calls home!