Limits Give Kids Security: Itâs also important to know that parental limits give kids a sense of securityâeven if your child is rebelling against them. Think of it this way: limits are the structure. Your house has walls and stairs and a roof, and thatâs the structure. It keeps your family safe, warm and dry.
Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Gordian knot(Noun) The legendary knot tied to a pole near the temple of Zeus in Gordium. Gordian knot(Noun) Any intricate and complex problem. Origin: From the name of a legendary knot tied to a pole near the temple of Zeus in Gordium. It was prophesied that whoever loosed the knot would become ruler of all Asia.
For the 1952 film starring Randolph Scott, see Hangman's Knot. The hangman's knot or hangman's noose (also known as a collar during the Elizabethan era) is a well-known knot most often associated with its use in hanging a person. For a hanging, the knot of the rope is typically placed under or just behind the left ear.