When Mammer Dad Sets a Boundary, They Don't Really Mean It

If you give in and say, all right, fine, we'lljust go home, you just set up a pattern of relating that brings up all kinds of issues in the long run. They don't have to consider the choice or the logical consequences of their actions because you just bailed them out if they get too uncomfortable. And then when it really matters, it's a big battle, and it's really hard. Big emotions are all part of toddlerhood. But if they don't learn this in toddlerhood, it will continue.