BOUNDRIES FOR KIDS
You Are Responsible | You're NOT Responsible
You are responsible for setting boundaries for your children
but you're not responsible for doing everything for your child
YOUR ARE RESPONSIBLE
You are responsible for setting boundaries for your children
- Learning to be independent is important for your child but children also need boundaries.
- Iit's important to allow your child to grow & learn from his or her own experiences.
- You're also responsible for setting limits by letting your child know there are consequences
for his or her actions. - As adults, we know that our behavior can affect others.
- This is a tough concept for kids to understand so they need our guidance.
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You are responsible for teaching them appropriate behavior
- You're not responsible for your child's behavior, but you are responsible for teaching them
to behave appropriately. - Children don't yet understand how the world works.
1. They don't fully grasp that their behavior can affect others.
2. They may not ask you for answers, but it's up to you to make sure they know their actions can have consequences.
3. Whether it's by setting boundaries or setting an example, it's your responsibility to teach
them what's appropriate and what's not.
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You are responsible for making decisions
- Not only are you responsible for making decisions but you're responsible for sticking to
those decisions. - Your decisions may be met with some whining,complaining or a temper tantrum.
- You're only responsible for making the decisions that are your child's best interest.
- This will definitely mean your child will be unhappy with you on occasion.
- Don't let it deter you from your responsibility
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You are responsible for doing your best
- You can't control everything.
- You're not always going to make the best decisions.
- You will make mistakes.
- As a parent, your biggest responsibility is doing your best.
- Parents have a seemingly endless amount of responsibility.
- The pressure of living up to those responsibilities can be overwhelming.
- At the end of the day, all you can do is do your best.
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YOU'RE NOT RESPONSIBLE
You're not responsible for doing everything for your child
- The challenges of parenthood can be overwhelming.
- It can be tough to see your child struggle with something but sometimes, it's necessary
for them to overcome their own challenges. - Experience is a great teacher & practice will help your child learn to do things on his or
her own. - As much as you might want to help, you're not responsible for completing every task for your child.
- So give yourself a break & give them some room to learn and grow.
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You're not responsible for your child's behavior
- Many parents beat themselves up when their child behaves unfavorably.
- You brought your children into the world but that doesn't mean you can control them.
- Children are unique & independent individuals.
- Most parents do the best they can, but it's impossible to control your child's every move.
- You can teach your children what's best, but everyone makes mistakes.
- Just remember--your child's mistakes are not your own.
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You're not responsible for your child's happiness
- Yes, you want to do everything you can to ensure your children are healthy & happy.
- .It's your job to do what's best for them.
- What's best doesn't always make us happy.
- If you set a limit for your child & he or she goes into a crying fit--don't blame yourself.
- You're fulfilling your duty as a parent by doing what's best for your child.
- Don't put undue pressure on yourself, either.
- You want to provide as much as you can for your child, but there's only so much you can do.
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You're not responsible for living up to someone else's expectations
- Everyone has his or her own set of specific parenting ideas.
- You have to do what works for you.
- Your choices may not always be popular.
- A family member or a friend may think they have a better way of doing things.
- Being a good parent has nothing to do with being a people pleaser.
- Don't worry about living up to the parenting expectations of others.
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