When the Truth Felt Like Betrayal
Your friend Maya has been taking small things from the classroom "free choice" box — rubbers, pencils, a little toy — and slipping them into her bag. Your teacher has noticed things going missing and asks the class, looking genuinely upset, if anyone knows anything. You know. You've seen it. Maya catches your eye with a look that says don't. If you tell the truth, you feel like you're betraying your friend, handing her over. If you say nothing, you're letting your teacher believe nobody knows, and letting it carry on. The truth and loyalty seem to be pulling in opposite directions, and you have to pick.
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