Setting Limits

Setting limits and boundaries in a parent-children relationship is also a form of tough love. Standing up for your boundaries means standing up for your rights, feelings beliefs, and needs. If you say to your child, "No, you can't get that money ..." is quite over the top and your child will resent that.

True ...  it is a Herculean task to establish these parameters from the get-go, especially if you want children to respect these boundaries. But there will be a time when all were said and done ... you will be glad you did it. Both of you will grow ... when you were able to set boundaries (and respect it) in your relationship.