Friends, Peers and Loyalty
Covering for a friend.
Your friend skips school and asks you to tell staff they were with you the whole day. You know if you lie and get caught, you'll also get in trouble.
Disrespect in front of others
A staff member or teacher calls you out in front of everyone in a way that feels disrespectful.
Babysitting VS your plans
You’re expected to watch siblings at the last minute, but you had plans you care about.
Quick cash
Someone offers you fast money for doing something you know isn’t right.
Posting a video
You have a video of someone embarrassing themselves. Posting it would get attention.
Group chat screenshot.
You're in a group chat where people are making fun of someone you know. One person sends you a screenshot and says, "Don't show anyone."
Unfair rule
A rule feels unfair, but breaking it could lead to serious consequences.
Family secrets
You know something about your family that others don’t. Telling the truth could cause problems at home.
Borrowed money
You borrow money from someone who now wants something in return that makes you uncomfortable.
Fake account
You make a fake account to say things you wouldn’t say in real life.
Take the blame.
A friend breaks something expensive and asks you to take the blame because “you already get in trouble anyway.”
Snitching or safety
You know someone has something dangerous. Reporting it could label you a snitch.
Choosing your path
Your family wants you to do something specific after school, but it doesn’t match your goals.
Stealing to help
You could steal something small to help someone who really needs it.
Public drama
Someone calls you out online publicly. Responding might make things worse.
Dropping a friend.
Your friend keeps getting into fights. Being around them is starting to affect how staff and teachers see you.
Treated differently
You notice staff treat you more harshly than others for the same behavior.
Uncomfortable situation
You’re in a situation that doesn’t feel safe, but leaving would look “rude” or “weak.”
Old reputation
People judge you based on who you used to be, not who you are now.
Being Honest About Feelings
Telling the truth about how you feel might hurt someone you care about.
Standing alone.
Your friends want to exclude someone from hanging out because they're "annoying." If you speak up, you might get pushed out too.
Saying no
Someone keeps pushing your boundaries even after you say no.
Walking away
Someone insults you. Fighting back would earn respect from others.
Apology test
Someone apologizes but hasn’t changed their behavior.