Pathways to Peace 

Parents often struggle to find the balance between giving their children what they want and setting limits. Some parents are more comfortable giving their children freedom, while others struggle to do so. While we often think of it as giving more freedom as children grow older, the practical reality is that it is more of a dance. We give freedom, then pull it back in when the child is not showing responsibility.

Parents often give children “No” as a pat answer without really thinking through the situation, considering the feelings of the children,...