They knew the pain they had been through and did not want their children to go through the same kind of learning curve. Basically, they wanted answers to three questions. We want to help you answer your questions and help your children develop the character that will lead them into the life that God created them to have. We can require responsibility in regard to feelings, behaviors, and attitudes. A child needs to know where she begins, what she needs to take responsibility for, and what she does not need to take responsibility for.
Children internalize boundaries from external relationships and discipline.
In order for children to learn who they are and what they are responsible for, their parents have to have clear boundaries with them and relate to them in ways that help them learn their own boundaries. Chapter 3 Kids Need Parents with Boundaries will help, but the Boundaries book and workbook would be a great help, too. All rights reserved. Do not reproduce without permission.