When a spouse or child has done something wrong, don't ask him or her why he or she did it. You don't want to force loved ones to admit that they were careless, stupid, neglectful or otherwise deficient! People do things wrong because they are human! If you're human, you also do things wrong! Simply get onto the important part: tell the person what you need him or her to know for the future. "Please be more careful next time."
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