It's not fair. I deserve a break. Cutoffs are used to justify doing something potentially wrong for your. Emphasize how we all do Cutoffs to give ourself permission to do risky or unhealthy behaviors. They happen more often when we are tired or hurt or angry.
Cutoffs also occur to rationalize destructive behavior during times of anger at adults or peers.
Ahhh, there is a Common Sense part of you that does know what is best for you. The Common Sense part can cut off your Cutoff. It says things to help you stay out of trouble. Jim is angry at his dad who yelled at him for not getting his work done. Things have been getting worse between the two of them for some time.