BOTTOM LINE
I’ve failed at them, overstepped them, learned from them, and now strive to model them. As an individual, unless you’ve been taught what boundaries are, you usually find out what they are the hard way. I have faced many hills and valleys on my journey that have taught me what I will and won’t allow in my life. As an adult, it becomes easy to navigate and understand what is healthy and what isn’t. But what about when you become a parent? Sometimes our love for our children can blur the lines. Not following through with consequences, looking the other way, or simply allowing them to be disrespectful are all behaviors that will make boundaries unclear for our children. Children need boundaries to learn and grow, and they truly help children feel…