When you set limits for your children, you demonstrate your love and concern. I want you to act responsibly so that you will learn to get along happily with others.
Limits are like the guardrails on a bridge - they provide a sense of security.
Take care, however, not to overwhelm your children with rigid controls. Carefully select the limits you think are necessary and, as much as possible, consider the child's point of view. An example would be keeping a preschooler away from a hot stove. For example, insisting that your youngster return tools to their proper places or showing a preschooler how to use the television set are limits that protect property. Protect children and others from psychological harm.