| A lot of kids cheat. Some sit around plotting and planning the cheat, some are spontaneous about it, and there is an overlap in those types as well. The first reaction to have when you are caught cheating or doing any kind of wrong doing is a defensive one, denial and trying to get out of the consequences of the actions. These consequences can be severe, so it is normal that in the interest of self preservation that a person has that reaction.
But more important is the reallization of who you are to cheat, steal, lie. Is this the kind of life you want to have? If you make this your way of life, it is pretty much inevitable that you are going to get caught. Are you prepared for the consequences of that? I think those who are attracted, tempted to cheat with only the fear of getting caught the obstacle, should talk to a counselor about this attitude. I don't know if the feeling can be eradicated, but there may be ways to help succumb to the temptations.
Most people do not want to be known as cheats. Yet they want the edge, benefit, prize that can be obtained by the activity. Somehow a reconciliation of these feelings needs to be met. |