It’s not your fault
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You are responsible for:
- Brushing your teeth
- Tidying your room
- Your own behaviour – What you say and do
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You are not responsible for:
- Providing food for your family/ Keeping your family safe
- The fighting and hurting at home: Other peoples words and behaviours
You are not responsible for what happened between your mum and dad. Some children may think it is their fault but it never is.