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NEW BLOG! In this article, I question the acceptance of adults ‘setting limits’ on children’s behaviour. “‘Setting a limit’ is something an adult does TO a child, rather than WITH the child, and is a term reserved for adult/child relationships only. When we ‘set limits’ we force change on our child and what they are doing; or can do; or will do. And then get surprised when our children resist the change we impose! This is a long read, but there are alternatives at the end of the article, and a couple of real-life examples.

NEW BLOG! In this article, I question the acceptance of adults ‘setting limits’ on children’s behaviour. “‘Setting a limit’ is something an adult does TO a child, rather than WITH the child, and is a term reserved for adult/child relationships only. When we ‘set limits’ we force change on our child and what they are doing; or can do; or will do. And then get surprised when our children resist the change we impose! This is a long read, but there are alternatives at the end of the article, and a couple of real-life examples.

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The Effectiveness Training Institute of Australia (ETIA) Ltd is a not-for-profit, community based organisation that is dedicated to making courses in communication and conflict resolution skills available and accessible to all people in Australia.

ETIA’s mission is to provide individuals with effective communication and conflict resolution skills to build connected, harmonious relationships.

Our inspiration and programs come from the late Dr Thomas Gordon who is the author and founder of Parent Effectiveness Training (P.E.T.) program and Gordon Training International (GTI).

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