What I Really Learned in High School

Cheaters sometimes do win.

When all that matters any more is grades, it's easy:

1) Copy your neighbor's test.

Yes, I have done this. Am I ashamed? Yes. Do I regret it? No. So much emphasis is put on tests, that sometimes, it's cheat or fail. "Oh, I don't remember when the printing press was invented. Looks like I'll never be employed." Only a few questions where I was lost, and never because I hadn't studied. Just sometimes, you need a little help.

2) Copying a friend's homework.

I actually haven't done this in a long time. But honestly, who hasn't?

3) Wikipedia.

Enough said.

Honestly, sometimes cheaters win. They don't get caught, and they pass the class. "Oh, but it always catches up with them."

Really? ALWAYS? Another lie your parents tell you to discourage cheating. But sometimes cheaters get away with it.

I'm not saying you should cheat. Cheating is still bad. All I'm saying, is that sometimes nice guys get screwed over and cheaters win. And really, if you do cheat, make it infrequent. Once or twice, whatevs. It's not like you killed anyone. But don't make it a habit, because sometimes it does catch up with you. Be warned!

So in summary:

1) Cheaters sometimes win.

2) Don't cheat because that person may not be you.

3) Don't freak out cause you cheated once.