Love for children and complete freedom are not the same thing. Explore why children need boundaries and how to set them sensitively without losing their trust.
It may seem that a loving teacher should give in to children as much as possible. At the same time, clear expectations help them understand where personal choice ends and consideration for others begins. This text offers guidance on distinguishing support from permissiveness and shows how firm rules can be communicated calmly, compassionately, and without intimidation.
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