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Ethics debate

Ethics

No, Sir! Who wins when a Scoutmaster and youth leader disagree?

By Michael Freeman

The senior patrol leader wants the troop to go on its scheduled rock-climbing trip, but the Scoutmaster wants the Scouts to place flags on graves at the national cemetery for Memorial Day instead.

Ethics Cheating in School
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Ethics debate: Who should write a student’s college essay?

By Scouting magazine

Use this fictional ethical dilemma with your Scouts to explore the gray area between helping a friend and cheating on his behalf.

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