Why Your Boundaries Keep Turning Into Battles

IMPACT: Parenting with Perspective · May 28, 2026 · 28m · transcript

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Do your boundaries with your teen always turn into fights?

You ask him to get off the game, do his chores, go to bed, or follow a summer rule… and suddenly you are in another battle.

In this episode, Ben explains why this happens. A lot of parents think they are setting boundaries, but they are really reacting after things have already gone too far.

And a reaction is not a boundary.

You’ll learn why unclear rules, late conversations, and anger-based limits often lead to more pushback from your teen. Ben also shares how to set boundaries before the fight starts, so your…