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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think there are a lot of people right now are very vocal about setting up 'boundaries' for really weird reasons that are part of the narcissistic culture that is predominate in the US.  Everyone I've met who has had to set up 'boundaries' with a parent has been emotionally insecure and immature.  When I meet someone who has had to set up boundaries for a real reason, then maybe my opinion will change.[/quote]

No, boundaries are not a new thing at all. There wasn’t always a term for it though (or the term wasn’t used less frequently).

A classic example is newlyweds who have family constantly stopping by without calling. They tell family they need to call first- which is a boundary. A tale as old as time, really. And doing such is not immature or “emotionally insecure” in the least. [/quote]

I don’t disagree with your example but in my experience those same newlyweds continue to walk into their parents homes without calling or knocking and eat whatever they please without asking.

And the term “boundaries” is so dated.  Using your example, I would say the newlyweds aren’t being heard or respected. [/quote]

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