You are playing with your friend when you see bruises on their body. They tell you that their dad hits them sometimes but ask you not to tell anyone. Is this a good secret or a bad one?

A secret is something only you, or you and a few other people, know. Some secrets are good – like when you are arranging a surprise party, or if you have bought somebody a present and don’t want them to know what it is.

Some secrets are not good. When people try to hide things that are wrong, or things that could be dangerous. If you are ever asked to keep a “bad” secret then make sure you tell either your teacher or your parents.