MQueen's Advice Column

25/1/2009

Dear Janet,

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As a fifteen-year-old teenager, I am more than familiar with your problem. I've myself encountered that kind of quandary - I had to choose between my passion to prosperity in school and assisting my friends. I was torn between these two difficult decisions until I decided to take action and do something for my own sake.

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On the one hand, due to the moral principles you feel proud to hold, you consider swindling during the test something which is corrupt and beyond your powers! This is the reason why you're not thrilled to help your friends by allowing them to copy from you. On the other hand, you love being surrounded by society, which is something you won't waive with ease. You know that unless you help them, they will cease their connection with you! You must agree with me that being committed to both school and society make the decision even harder!

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Why not talk to your friends and tell them that you won't tolerate this situation anymore? They may not understand your furious reaction at first, but I believe that eventually they will realize that they were mistaken.

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I suggest you talk to them as quickly as possible! The conversation may not be genial, but I'm certain that you will come to terms and put this matter aside. When I was in a similar situation, I didn't hesitate and talked to my friends. Thanks to that conversation, things got better and better and so did my grades!

Sincerely yours,

Michelle

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