Let's Talk About...Boundaries

Ok. Back in my minivan days, my children would sit next to each other in the back seat. It was never long before I heard, "Stop touching me, Joey." This would be answered with, "I am not touching you."

"Yes, you are!"

"No, you are touching me!"

Then, "Mommm, make Joey stop touching me." I would then usually reply, "Both of you, sit on your hands!"

People feel strongly about their personal space. W...