"I don't mean to be bad..."

Some kids do not mean to be trouble they are just impulsive or haven't been taught good behavior.

• Setting rules, boundaries and explaining good behavior to the whole group helps everyone, especially if it done as “information” rather than a judgmental: “this is how you messed up.”
  
• Talk one-on-one with kid with remorse to discuss what is acceptable and what is not.
  
• Work out a signal system for the particular youth that is struggling, to signal when they are pushing the boundaries allowing them to begin to pull back in.