Parents want to set limits for their children, which can result to self-discipline and kids learning self-control.
As posted on Aha! Parenting, researches have proven that setting limits can positively develop among children as long as there is empathy. This makes it much easier for parents to set limits without enforcing them.
Empathizing when setting limits among children will let them know that you are on their side. They can feel that you are really empathic towards them, but also remember that you are only to set limits and the limits you have to set should also be from their point of view.
Setting limits among children in different ages should be initiated in various approaches. As posted on Child and Family Mental Health, here are some effective limit settings among children of different ages:
For babies, you should primarily use actions. You can distract the baby or remove certain objects to modify the baby's environment to enhance the setting of limits.
For toddlers, use short sentences with the use of gestures. You can train their skills or behavior to fit with the limits you are setting.
For school age children, you can now use agreements such as expectations and consequences.
Lastly for teenagers, they can cooperate to limits as long as the limits are reasonable, clear, and consistent.
You can always set limits to children as long as it does not isolate their freedom. Remember that it is your attitude or what you say and how you say it that matters when setting limits among children. As posted on regarding baby, the goal of setting limits is to teach children and not to punish them.
Setting limits among children can be a hard to task but once you can carry it out in a positive manner it can create a better relationship between you and your children. It does not only teach them to be obedient to you but it also teaches them self-discipline and self-control.
