Examples of crossing emotional boundaries:

• Using shame (e.g. “I can’t believe you did this! What kind of a person are you?”)
• Using sarcasm (e.g. “Way to go Einstein. A two-year old knows how to do that.”)
• Using guilt (e.g. “I do so much for you. Can’t you do this one thing for me.”)
• Demeaning someone (e.g. “Everyone knows you have no talent.”)
• Placing a child in a role as an adult’s confidant/best friend (“I am so lonely. I am glad you are here to listen to me.”)