What is Boundary Setting?
Boundaries are guidelines between people about suitable behaviour and responsibilities. The ability to set, express, and maintain boundaries is an essential part of any healthy relationship. Boundaries build “win-win” relationships by making clear our needs and limits, while letting others know what options are available for meeting their own needs. Setting Boundaries Setting boundaries can help children and young people to develop self-control, to be part of our society, and to feel cared for and safe. They also help parents look after themselves and other family members. Boundaries should be set when you want behaviours to change and wish to avoid negative, stressful behaviours such as nagging, yelling, threatening or punishing to get what you want. Boundaries are unique to each family. They change with circumstances. As young people mature, they can become more involved in the setting of boundaries to suit their new levels of independence. Setting and keeping boundaries can be diffi
