Children need boundaries. Not to control them, but to help them feel safe. When we set clear and consistent limits, we’re not being “strict”… we’re giving our child the safety net their brain needs to learn, grow, and explore. Because without boundaries, a child feels lost. And when they feel lost, they can’t focus on learning. Boundaries build connection. Punishment breaks it. Boundaries teach skills for life. Punishment teaches fear of making mistakes. And it’s through connection, not control,