5 Tips for Effective Limit Setting
- The purpose of setting limits is to teach, not to punish
- You cannot force someone to behave in a specific way
- Be clear, think simply, and offer a positive choice first
- See the situation from the others point of view before offering setting limits
- Limit Setting IS offering choices with consequences. Limit Setting is NOT making threats and giving ultimatums
Adapted from: Crisisprevention.com