Looking over a friend's shoulder isn't the only way to cheat. Methods of cheating have evolved so much since when our parents were in school.
(second reply to post #18)
At least once in their lives, everyone has lied or cheated (not sure about stealing), but what a recent article American teens lie, steal, cheat at ‘alarming’ rates: study concerns is a lack of conscience.
“Despite these high levels of dishonesty, these same kids have a high self-image when it comes to ethics.”
At first, the article was a big blow in my face because all along, I thought cheating was an issue exclusive to Korean students. I remember that the 2007 January SAT’s scores were canceled after the investigation was done and some students had clearly taken advantage of unreleased test material. I was only a junior then, so the incident didn’t affect me. Nevertheless, it was a huge shock.
I wish the article gives us more detailed information about who were surveyed, not merely the numbers. Whether students go to a private religious school or a public non-religious school doesn’t really define them and their morals because most of the students don’t go to religious schools by choice. Usually, their religion is their family’s religion. However, if the article gave information about the specific races, economic class or where they live, as much as it would be controversial, the author wouldn’t have to make a big generalization. The United States is not completely a melting pot, and cultural differences are still distinguishable. Putting these statistics in perspective, we will be able to know more accurately if this upward trend suggest that teenagers today are becoming senseless, or another reason more relevant to a certain culture or economic group.
Lying like a pinocchio; please don't lose your integrity!
