You may have thought about the issue of boundaries when you were first considering becoming a mentor, wondering how much of your time it would take and how deeply involved you would have to become in a young person’s life. Boundaries define what is appropriate and inappropriate in the relationship, and they clarify the limits of the mentoring relationship. Appropriate boundaries are crucial because they facilitate successful relationships and protect the mentee and mentor from harm.

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