She will also have to pay costs herself. Evaluating Your Limits Parents should expect their children to occasionally try to test their parents' commitment by breaking the rule. Children test parental limits to assert their own independence and to see if their parents are willing to stand behind what they say is important. Too few or too many limits create fear, panic and anger. Limits that are clear, positive and consistent create a positive environment for children at all ages.
Limits are values translated into guidelines for children's behavior.
Children want to know what their parents value. They want their parents to love them enough to stand up for their values regardless of the conflict that might follow. All rights reserved.