Boundaries
What is a boundary?
A boundary is a “dividing line” that shows where something or someone ends and another begins.
What are aggressive boundary violations?
Shoving and hitting; damaging property; exerting control over someone’s time or money; making threats; taunting and hurling insults.
What are guardrails?
Guardrails are internal boundaries that we set for ourselves, to keep out of danger. Such as setting limits on unhealthy food or friends.
What is personal space?
Personal space is the amount of breathing room a person needs in order to feel safe and comfortable, like an invisible bubble.
What are the 3 ways of violating someone else’s boundaries?
Aggressive violations, passive-aggressive violations, accidental violations.
Do all people have the same boundary expectations, such as when it’s okay to hug or shake hands?
No, families use physical touch in different ways.
How did Jesus set boundaries with people?
Jesus took time alone to pray with His disciples, and to pray by Himself. He got on a boat to get away from large crowds.
What are passive-aggressive violations?
Interrupting; gossiping; giving the silent treatment; or assuming you know what someone thinks, needs or wants. This also includes discounting a person’s beliefs, preferences and feelings.
Do children need less personal space than other people?
No, everyone needs personal space. For some that area is very small, allowing people to get physically close. Others require a wider area, maybe only allowing a select few inside their personal bubble.
What is the key to healthy boundaries?
Respect for self and respect for others.
How can we disagree with someone but still respect their boundaries?
Be gracious, kind and gentle when we speak.
Why is every single human being worthy of respect and dignity?
All people are worthy of respect because they are humans created in the image of God.