<p>Is deciding whether to give me Chinese New Year money to my mom or not an ethical dilemma? I am the one who decides the amount to give, and I can don’t give nothing at all. However, I know that this money would be used for clothing, school supplies, and other stuff, yet I want to keep it for myself to buy games, ipod, and junk foods. If I keep it, I would feel guilty, but if I don’t, I would be broke for around a year. </p>
<p>Do you guys think this is a ethical dilemma?</p>
<p>Thanks beforehand to all constructive replies.</p>
<p>This isn’t the best of topics. I know most people didn’t have to deal with “Sophie’s Choice” ethical dilemmas or anything as dramatic as that. But it almost sounds bratty, like you didn’t want to adhere to your traditions because you would rather be selfish. It would be better in a “When did you have to pay a price for good ethics/morals” essay.</p>
<p>The word “dilemma” implies that both choices are bad. An example of an ethical dilemma might be finding out that your best friend cheated on a huge test and not telling anyone VS turning your friend in and losing your best friend.</p>
<p>What about trying to help a man to find his way in a train station, while my great-aunt keeps hurrying me to buy grocery?</p>
<p>thank you, 2CHiLLaXiN</p>