"Mr. Boze tells me that you have been involved in a cheating incident," she says. "He's giving you a zero, and according to school rules, I must now give you a week's detention. I've also called your parents and told them about the situation."

When your parents get home that night, they tell you how disappointed they are, and explain all the reasons why cheating is a bad idea. As punishment, you're going to have to quit the SCUBA soccer team immediately. You won't even be able to play in the big match tomorrow evening.

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