Someone lied about a position DS had - she got in, DS didn't. Appropriate to tell school?

[Anonymous]

I might mention it to the girls parents.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Haven't read this whole thread, but I know a grad from MIT, he now works for the CIA. Lied through his entry into the school, during school (openly admitted cheating, as if he were proud of it), and now continues to lie in his "successful career." His idea was that if you can cheat through it, that in itself is a measure of your success. It's like lance Armstrong, if you're the best at cheating, you're still the winner.

That stated, he might view himself as a winner, but He's a miserable human being. He's crushed his family, has to refer to an "empathy checklist" to make sure he's checking the boys with his now estranged children and is just a general prick.

I'll take my kid not getting into college over them turning out like that. (But then, my kids are little, so maybe I'll go insane before then.)[/quote]

I already like you

Isn't that so true? Anyone who claims to breeze through parenthood is already there

[Anonymous]

This girl has committed theft- by stealing a title and history that rightfully belonged to your son, and that he worked hard for. He should absolutely inform the high school they attend and the college he knows she got into to.
He deserves the credit for his work and he should tell her that she may not steal it from him.
She is young enough that she may learn from the experience and not do this again.
My daughter had things stolen from her in high school in this way- and she felt better and stronger when she stood up for herself and her rights. The thieving children are still struggling. You can call the girls parents and tell them what she has done. I agree with a PP that they probably set the example- but you will at least have tried. Also make sure to inform the school guidance counselor of what has happened, in case there is any further harmful action on the part of this family.

[Anonymous]

I would tell my son to let it go. He was not in competition with this girl for the same college.

If he could not let it go I would tell him to speak directly to the girl.

Basically, I am not an indignant and self-righteous blowhard like the PP and don't want him to become one.

[Anonymous]

I WOULD TELL. CIVIC DUTY. KARMA IS NOT ALWAYS JUST.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:This girl has committed theft- by stealing a title and history that rightfully belonged to your son, and that he worked hard for. He should absolutely inform the high school they attend and the college he knows she got into to.
He deserves the credit for his work and he should tell her that she may not steal it from him.
She is young enough that she may learn from the experience and not do this again.
My daughter had things stolen from her in high school in this way- and she felt better and stronger when she stood up for herself and her rights. The thieving children are still struggling. You can call the girls parents and tell them what she has done. I agree with a PP that they probably set the example- but you will at least have tried. Also make sure to inform the school guidance counselor of what has happened, in case there is any further harmful action on the part of this family.

Agree!!! Thief! This unethical behavior pisses me off.

[Anonymous]

I have a feeling the school told OP's son to stop acting like a catty B and explained why gathering a lynch mob to go after his schoolmate was the wrong way to behave-something OP should've done.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have a feeling the school told OP's son to stop acting like a catty B and explained why gathering a lynch mob to go after his schoolmate was the wrong way to behave-something OP should've done.

So the girl is the victim?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a feeling the school told OP's son to stop acting like a catty B and explained why gathering a lynch mob to go after his schoolmate was the wrong way to behave-something OP should've done.

So the girl is the victim?

In what world does that follow from what PP said?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a feeling the school told OP's son to stop acting like a catty B and explained why gathering a lynch mob to go after his schoolmate was the wrong way to behave-something OP should've done.

So the girl is the victim?

In what world does that follow from what PP said?

The girl is a cheat and a thief. And no, she is not this poor soul who is being pursued with torches and pitchforks..

[Anonymous]

OP- what happened????? Bring us up to date...

[Anonymous]

I like how this girl has been strung up and yet no one knows what she actually put on her college application. You don't know anything - you saw Facebook. MYOB.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a feeling the school told OP's son to stop acting like a catty B and explained why gathering a lynch mob to go after his schoolmate was the wrong way to behave-something OP should've done.

So the girl is the victim?

In what world does that follow from what PP said?

The girl is a cheat and a thief. And no, she is not this poor soul who is being pursued with torches and pitchforks..

You seem to believe it is bad to lynch someone only if the person lynched is beyond reproach. That is very wrong.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have a feeling the school told OP's son to stop acting like a catty B and explained why gathering a lynch mob to go after his schoolmate was the wrong way to behave-something OP should've done.

So the girl is the victim?

In what world does that follow from what PP said?

The girl is a cheat and a thief. And no, she is not this poor soul who is being pursued with torches and pitchforks..

You seem to believe it is bad to lynch someone only if the person lynched is beyond reproach. That is very wrong.

This makes absolutely no sense....well, obviously to you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would tell my son to let it go. He was not in competition with this girl for the same college.

If he could not let it go I would tell him to speak directly to the girl.

Basically, I am not an indignant and self-righteous blowhard like the PP and don't want him to become one.

Self-righteous blowhard? Maybe not. Holier-than-thou, gas bag? Yep, that's you.

Two peas in the same pod.