Falling Out With Friends & Family

Evie Godfreyo13, o16, Sub-Section

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Falling Out With Friends & Family

All families are different, big or small; the chances are there is going to be conflicts and fall outs. The reasons for these are endless.

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Here are some top tips:

  • Always ask before you take something that doesn’t belong to you
  • Think about the other person, what sort of day have they had?
  • Give each other space
  • Limit time on devices
  • Find things you like to do together
  • Let someone know if items are running low
  • Be prepared to share!
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And there are many reasons, for example:

  • Not enough space, having to share rooms
  • Feeling you’re being left out
  • People borrowing clothes/toys without asking
  • Not sharing the family laptops or devices
  • Who used the last of something such as milk, toothpaste, and toilet roll?

Arguments in families cause worry for everyone living in the house, regardless of whether they are involved. Most of these can be sorted out with a little understanding and compromise even if it doesn’t feel like that at the time.

Falling Out With Friends & Family Resources for Under 13s

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Samaritans

Telephone 116 123
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Childline

Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.
Compass Wakefield

Compass Wakefield

Helps children, young people and families facing low mood, friendship problems, bullying, online bullying or feeling angry, lonely or sad before things get worse. Text BUZZ to 85258 for text messaging support, call 01924 665 093 or send off a referral form