Judy was a 12 years old girl. Her mother promised her that She could go to a special rock concert coming to their town of she saved up from a baby-sitting and lunch money to buy a ticket to the concert. She managed to save up to $15, The ticket cost plus another dollars. But then her mother changed her mind and told Judy that she had to spend the money on new clothes for school. Judy was disappointed and decided to go to the concert anyway. She brought a ticket and told her mother that she had only been able to save $5. That Saturday she went to the performance and told her mother her that she was spending the day with a friend. A week past without her mother finding out. Judy then told her older sister, Louise, that she had gone to the performance and had lied to her mother about it. Louise wonders whether to tell their mother what Judy did. 

1. Should Louise, the older sister, tell her mother their mother that Judy lied the money, or she should keep quiet?

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2. In wondering whether to tell, Louise thinks of the fact that Judy is her sister. Should that make a difference in Louise's decision? Why or why not? 

3. The mother promised Judy she could go to the concert, if she earned the money. Is the fact that the mother promised the most important thing in the situation? Why or why not? 

4. Why in general should a promise be kept? 

5. In thinking back over the dilemma, what would you say is the most responsible thing for Louise

1. In the ethical way, the right thing to do is for Louise to tell their mother that her sister had gone to the concert even without her permission. Lying about this circumstance is really not a good daughter attitude. Even if it means that Judy might get mad at her for telling the truth, Louise should consider that it's always the truth that should be prevailed, not the lies that we keep fabricating.

2. Blood relation is the main reason why Louise is contemplating whether to tell the truth or not. The fact that Judy is her biological sister, makes it harder for her to decide ethically and responsibly. However, she should not based her choice solely on their relationship. She should also consider the facts and veracity of the situation.

3. Yes, because promises are like obligation. They should be fulfilled once stated. The promise that the mother said to Judy makes her hope and aspire that she will be able to watch the show she was really aiming to go to. Promises shouldn't be compromised just because some other reasons came up, they must be gratified in order to please both parties.

4. Promises must not be made just to be broken later on. Instead, they should be fulfilled and accomplished because it's the rightful and accountable way. They are binding declaration that assures people of something. Whatever situation or reason may occur, promises must be kept nevertheless.

5. Louise should step up as the big sister and tell her mother the truth, no matter what. Even if it means that it'll somehow betray the trust that her sister had given her, the truth must be preavailed. Lying was never an answer to anything. It only adds fuel to the fire. It creates more problem than solutions.