Be A Hero

Sometimes even adults get it wrong.

Sometimes you can’t talk to them. Sometimes adults do things that make children scared and upset. Sometimes they don’t know what’s right.

And when you need help the most, sometimes they’re not even around. You should know it’s not up to you to try and fix things yourself. And you’re not the reason things go wrong. So, if you feel like adults aren’t doing things right – it’s okay to speak up.

Adults should not hurt other people. It is not the right way for anyone to behave.

Important things for kids to know
  • It is not children’s fault when adults behave badly
  • It is not a child’s job to make adults stop their bad behaviour
  • Children’s feelings are important
  • It really helps to talk about problems or worries
  • There are people ready to talk with children
  • Children are allowed to ask for help
Someone in the family or whanau or a friend might help.

Or you can call 0800WHATSUP (0800 942 8787).

It’s free and private. Call from any telephone – even a mobile and it won’t cost anything.

The 0800 Whatsup people understand that children get worried about what adults are doing at home.

0800WHATSUP is open from noon until midnight every day.

Be a hero – talk to someone you can trust.

0800WHATSUP
0800 942 8787

Information for Adults.