I was caught cheating in school, what should I do?

When it comes to cheating in school, the techniques– and motivations– are numerous. Between the ... If you were caught red-handed in the moment, or if your teacher has irrefutable evidence against you, you should confess. The worst thing you can do after being caught cheating is to dig yourself into a deeper hole. read more

But the single most important thing you should do - is evaluate if cheating got you a benefit or not. Because if there was no win at the end of a cheat - what’s the point of making the effort. read more

Kids may be intimidated into cheating because "everybody is doing it" and they want to be "in" with the group. They may see succeeding as a "thrill," or view it as a "win" over an unpopular or demanding teacher. read more

If you were caught red-handed in the moment, or if your teacher has irrefutable evidence against you, you should confess. The worst thing you can do after being caught cheating is to dig yourself into a deeper hole. While it can be scary to be completely honest with an authority figure, it may be your only choice. read more