Responsibility in society: Youth and ethical decision-making

Responsibility in society: Youth and ethical decision-making

Explore how ethical decision-making influences our society.

Young adults have the power to shape the future, not just for themselves but for others as well. Taking responsibility for your decisions and their consequences is crucial for a healthy and ethical society. Learn how your choices affect not only you but also your surroundings. Through interactive activities and games, you will discover how you can actively contribute to improving your environment and become a positive role model for others.

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How does this apply to you? Choose the answers that describe you best:

Imagine you find a wallet on the street. What would you do first?

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In school, you accidentally found out that a classmate is cheating on a test and as a result, they have a better grade than you. How do you react?

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If a friend asks you to lie to their parents for them, how do you respond?

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In the supermarket, you notice that someone has discreetly stolen merchandise. How will you react?

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On social media, you see that someone is spreading false information about your acquaintance. What will you do?

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In an innocent game, the group starts mocking one of the friends. How will you react?

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You are in a group of people who start talking about cheating at work or on exams. How do you react?

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You find yourself in a situation where you could gain an advantage in an unscrupulous way, with no risk of being caught. What will you do?

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If a friend did something wrong and someone else is being falsely accused for it, I would address the situation by first talking to my friend privately. I would express my concerns about their actions and explain how it affects the innocent person. Then, I would encourage my friend to take responsibility for their actions and to speak up to correct the misunderstanding. I might also consider intervening directly with the person who is being accused, offering support and sharing the truth if it's safe and appropriate to do so. It's important to stand up for what is right and help clear the innocent person's name.

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You will get the opportunity to help someone, but it would mean losing your own advantage. What will you do?

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16 – 18 years: Responsibility and ethical decision-making

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