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"&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Setting limits is a great way to &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/teach-kids-self-discipline-skills-1095034&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;teach self-discipline skills&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt;. When you say, \u201CTurn off your video games and do your homework please,\u201D you are teaching self-discipline. Showing your child that life isn\u2019t always about having fun teaches him to be responsible.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The eventual goal is for him to learn to do his homework, chores and other healthy behaviors without reminders. Establishing consistent limits and rules helps kids learn how to begin being more self-disciplined on their own.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Limits help kids learn about safety. Although it might be safe for your child to play outside, he might need limits about what he\u2019s allowed to do or where he\u2019s allowed to go when he\u2019s playing outside alone. Limits are also needed to keep kids safe when they are using the internet and when they begin doing activities independently.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Limits should be change over time as your child matures. Give your child opportunities to show you that he can be responsible with the limits you\u2019ve given him. If he\u2019s able to handle the limits you\u2019ve set, he can show that he\u2019s ready to handle more responsibility. &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/behavior-management-contracts-for-kids-1094887&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;Creating behavior management contracts&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; can be a great way for a child to show you when he\u2019s ready to have less limits.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;By nature, most kids are impulsive and enjoy immediate gratification. Therefore, they need adults to teach them how to be healthy. Limits should be set with a child\u2019s eating habits. Without limits, many kids would eat junk food all day. Setting limits means saying, \u201CNo, you can\u2019t have a third cookie,\u201D or \u201CYou need to eat a healthy choice first.\u201D&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Limits should also be set in regards to electronics. Many kids would be content watching TV or playing on the computer all day long. Set limits with screen time and encourage a healthy, well-rounded lifestyle. Setting limits with exercise and hygiene also keeps kids healthy.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Sometimes parents hate to set limits because they don\u2019t want to make their child sad or mad. Unfortunately, dealing with uncomfortable feelings is a part of life. Preventing your child from experiencing normal emotions can be harmful to kids in the long run.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Just because your child is sad that he can\u2019t eat that third cookie doesn\u2019t mean you should give in. Instead, it gives you a great opportunity to &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/how-to-teach-kids-about-feelings-1095012&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;teach your child about feelings&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; and help him find healthy ways to cope with it. This is a great skill that will help ensure your child has the skills necessary to become a responsible adult.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Although I don\u2019t know too many kids who will say they enjoy rules, setting limits shows kids that you care. When kids don\u2019t have any rules, it causes a lot of anxiety for them. Despite the fact that they often might act as if they want to be the boss, kids don\u2019t really want to be in charge. Instead, they want to know that you\u2019re in charge and that you\u2019re competent to help them stay under control.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Often, kids will test limits just to see how adults will react. A child who hits his brother just to make sure an adult is going to intervene will feel safe when he learns that his behavior results in consequences. Showing a child that there are &amp;lt;a href=&amp;quot;https://www.verywell.com/discipline-kids-with-positive-and-negative-consequences-1094780&amp;quot; data-component=&amp;quot;link&amp;quot; data-source=&amp;quot;inlineLink&amp;quot; data-type=&amp;quot;internalLink&amp;quot; data-ordinal=&amp;quot;1&amp;quot;&amp;gt;negative consequences&amp;lt;/a&amp;gt; for breaking the rules, shows that you are going to let things get out of control.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;It also teaches a child that you love him. Saying to a teen, \u201CI care about you and that\u2019s why I am giving you a curfew,\u201D might seem to annoy your child. However, it shows that you are willing to work invest energy into your child\u2019s life even if it means having to tolerate being told you\u2019re \u201Cthe meanest parent ever.\u201D&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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