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Video: Family of Origin-The Family Mascot

When confronting someone your goal is not to be right. Your goal is to do the right thing.

The first three children born into a family often assume the roles of the “hero,” “scapegoat,” and "loner". The fourth child can display characteristics of the “mascot” of the family. This is the family clown/comedian. This child generally assumes the role of keeping things light and cordial. They constantly tell jokes to make everything OK, and tend to hide their pain with humor.

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