028: Overstepping The Child's Boundaries, Mistakes To Watch Out For

Besides accidental boundary crossing, repeated violations happen when we do not acknowledge that children need to have their boundaries respected and protected.   A child, no matter how young, has the right to have their own psychological and physical space. The older they are the more that space will expand. This is the way they develop their sense of Self.   Children also have the right to not be involved in other people’s psychological and physical space, by not being forced into things that do not truly serve them.    In this episode we talk about what crossing the child's boundaries may look like, why it may be happening, and what to watch out for. We also explore the consequences of violated boundaries.     Sign up here for the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting training.   Host: Julia Pappas, Psychologist & Parent Coach More info at theparentingpresence.com