#599: Boundaries Bring Freedom

Did you know that clear boundaries actually help kids feel free?

There was an experiment done at a daycare center. At first, the outdoor playground at the daycare was surrounded by a fence. When the children ran outside to play, they would climb the fence and try to see what was behind it.

But when the fence was taken down, the children didn’t explore the wide open space. Instead, they stayed clustered up beside the building.

The researchers concluded that the fence made the children feel free to explore.

Your son is the same. When you establish rules, he will push your boundaries. But don’t back down. It’s your discipline that makes him feel safe enough to spread his wings.

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