Adults are responsible for sharing information about themselves in age and scenario-appropriate ways to the children in their care. Being authentic does not necessarily mean sharing every detail but rather being approachable, honest, and caring. Oversharing information, especially inappropriate information, can lead to boundary violations and inappropriate behavior. For more information on setting boundaries, read the VIRTUS® article “Barriers to Implementing Strong Boundaries” at lacatholics.org/did-you-know/.
Read the VIRTUS® article “Barriers to Implementing Strong Boundaries” here.