Overview
Think of a situation where a student sees a friend cheating on a test. They might feel uncomfortable telling the teacher, but doing so could help their friend learn a valuable lesson about honesty.
The Choice
Should Vera report the glitch or keep it secret?
Quick Stats
- Grade Band
- Grades 6-8
- Reading Level
- Level 8.2
- Word Count
- 298 words
- Published
- Jun 7, 2025
The Dilemma
Vera and Nia grew up on the same street and have shared almost every milestone together. One day, while playing, Nia discovers a glitch that allows players to gain extra points unfairly. Excitedly, she shares this with Vera, suggesting they use it to climb the leaderboard. Vera, however, feels uneasy about exploiting the glitch. She knows that using it would be unfair to other players who are playing by the rules. Nia insists that everyone else is probably doing the same, and it’s just a game, after all. Vera is torn between maintaining fairness and loyalty to her friend. She worries that if she reports the glitch, it might upset Nia and affect their friendship, but ignoring it feels wrong.
Values in Tension
This dilemma explores the tension between two important values:
Consider how these values might conflict or complement each other in this situation.
Your Options
Report the glitch to developers.
Keep the glitch a secret.
Questions for Reflection
Take a moment to consider these questions. There are no "right" answers – the goal is to explore different perspectives and develop your own reasoning.
- 1
What would you do, and why?
- 2
How important is fairness in games?
- 3
What are the potential consequences of reporting the glitch?
- 4
How might Aristotle advise Vera in this situation?
- 5
Can you recall a time in your own life when you faced a somewhat similar choice or feeling? What did you do?
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Philosophical Perspective
Insights from Aristotle
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