Badger game

Okay kiddo, have you ever heard of the saying "two wrongs don't make a right"? Well, the badger game is kinda like that. It's when someone does something wrong to you, and then they try to make it seem like it was your fault all along.

Let's pretend that your friend took your toy without asking, and you got upset about it. Instead of saying sorry and giving the toy back, your friend comes up with a mean plan. They might say something like, "If you don't give me your other toy too, I'll tell everyone that you stole mine!"

That's called the badger game, because your friend is lying and being sneaky, just like a badger. They're trying to trick you into giving them something they want, by making you feel scared or embarrassed.

But remember, just because someone tries to play the badger game, it doesn't mean it's your fault. You can say "no" and tell a trusted adult if someone is being mean to you. And if you accidentally do something wrong, it's always best to say sorry and try to make things right instead of playing games.