Not My Job

• To negotiate between my parents
  
• When my parent is talking bad about the other parent
  
• To take over a parent’s role
  
• Be the man of the house
  
• Be the nanny
  
• Talk or listen to smack about the other parent
  
• To worry about the expenses
  
• To give up my normal activities
  
• It’s okay to remind your parents that you are not their friend, you are their child.
  

What if it keeps happening? Sometimes parents don’t always get the message if that is the case; use one of the tips below.

• Walking out of the room: Say something like “I’ve tried telling you to not talk to me about this stuff. I am taking a break.”
  
• Write a thought out letter expressing your feelings
  
• Contact your GAL if one is assigned
  
• Talk to a trusted adult