Boundaries

This video explains the concept of personal boundaries, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and respecting one's own boundaries and those of others. It provides guidance on how to identify when a boundary is crossed and encourages speaking up to maintain comfort and safety.

Okay? Not okay. Out of bounds! We all know that when a ball goes out of bounds, the game is paused until the ball is brought back into bounds. But did you know that our bodies and our feelings also have boundaries? And when these boundaries are crossed, it's time to blow the whistle and pause. We all want to feel comfortable. In fact, we all have the right to feel comfortable. We are all in charge of our own bodies and our feelings. We have the right and the responsibility to decide for ourselves what's good for us. These are called boundaries. But what feels good to one person may not feel good to another. That's because we're all different. For example, some kids like to roughhouse. Some of them don't. And some kids like to playfully tease each other, but other kids don't. It's important to know our boundaries and respect the boundaries of others. So how do we know our own boundaries? By our emotions and the way our bodies feel. If we're feeling comfortable, our emotions are happy and calm, and our bodies feel relaxed. But when we feel uncomfortable, our emotions are nervous or scared or angry, and our bodies feel queasy. If something makes you feel uncomfortable, it's a clue that your boundary may have been crossed. When your boundary is crossed, pause and think. Decide what you need to feel comfortable. Then speak up. Let the other person know that he or she crossed your boundary and what you would like him or her to do differently. Chances are the other person didn't mean to cross your boundary and will apologize. But if the person doesn't respect your boundaries, you may need to talk to a trusted adult to help you decide what to do. Remember, you have the right and the responsibility to feel good. When you feel uncomfortable, speak up. Hey! Come on! Sorry. Take care of yourself.