I see your point. Setting healthy boundaries is important. I also want to note that the most effective form of 'help' is the one that will enable the person in

I see your point. Setting healthy boundaries is important. I also want to note that the most effective form of 'help' is the one that will enable the person in need to help themselves better in the future. As long as that point is not reached, they may find themselves in the vicious cycle that you described.