The New York Times bestselling author of The Bad Seed and The Good Egg takes a lighthearted approach to how to respond to the all-too-common claim "It's not my fault " Emotional literacy is embedded in this funny cautionary tale: Why is your homework so messy?
It's not my fault I blame my pen.
Why can't I read these test answers?
I blame my pen.
Why is your assignment so late?
Um...I...