You dad is going to jail because of what he did TO you. Not "because of you". You are not responsible for the physical abuse he hits you with.

I know you love your parents. This is not about that. When it comes to physical hurt, it goes in order of severity: spanking, using a belt, bruising, hitting, kicking, drawing blood, breaking bones, causing head injuries.

Somewhere in that line is a level of abuse that is worthy of the police. Breaking bones clearly is. Many people believe that spanking is as bad as it can get before the police SHOULD be called. What is the typical level of abuse that you get?

I know it is a lot of pain and trouble, but in this case this is the right thing. Stay strong. Do your best to meet the rules of your mom and dad before they get a chance to catch you not doing your jobs. Do them quick.

But if you fail, that isn't an excuse for a beating. I'll pray for you, sweetie.