Lying is justifiable if it's for the greater good.
I ranked this a 3 because sometimes lying to someone can benefit them. When you are young and your parents want to protect you from something and ensure that you are going to be okay, then hiding something and twisting the truth is fair. But when you are asked a question or are in a situation where the truth must me told, then lying is unacceptable.
Sometimes violence is the only way to solve a problem
I disagree with this pretty strongly because words can do a lot. Talking things out and finding a solution that way is a lot easier. Sure, violence may get the job done quicker but in the end, a bunch of fighting and yelling isn't going to make a solution. When you are in danger then I can see a place for violence.
It is okay to kill someone in self-defense.
If there is ever someone threatening your life, fighting back, maybe even to the death, may be necessary. If the person is acting like they will kill you or hurt you, and defending your own life comes before anything, then yes, killing someone to save yourself seems like the right thing to do. However, if there is nothing life threatening going on then there is really no reason for taking someones life.
Words are stronger than fists.
I rated this a 4 because getting physically hurt and beat up is bad. But wounds heal on the outside with the right care. Sometimes getting hurt mentally and inside is way worse. No cream or medicine can erase mental scars. I agree that fists can be very damaging and screw you up pretty badly, but I've never experienced getting "beat up" but there are somethings that I will never forget that have been said to me.
Bullies hurt others because they have low self esteem.
I strongly agree with this because I've seen kids become bullied, and it's always from the kids that have something to be insecure about. Having a rough life at home and having your family degrade you or have other kids say things that you don't like behind your back can affect the way you think about yourself. The bully may think that being mean to someone else can make them feel better, but really in the long run, it won't.
Only the best and brightest students should receive the best education to become a nation's leaders.
I strongly disagree with this. Given an opportunity, even people with disabilities can empower other people. Sure, people that apply themselves more and get a really good education might have a better chance to be a "nations leader" But sometimes, the kids that don't know how to do school subjects as well as other kids have gone through a lot more and actually know what to do in real-life situations. I think having a 4.0 might be nice for everyone, but having people skills and working with other people I think will help you WAY more in the long one. Grades mean close to nothing to me when I think of someone's personality.
Revenge is never justified.
Revenge is one of those things that can be really really funny but also really backstabbing.I rated this a 3 because I'm in the middle and am unsure about what ki8nd of revenge they are talking about. I like a little revenge, makes everything just a little more interesting.
Crying is evidence of weakness.
I strongly disagree with this. I think crying is just one of those things that is really natural for everyone. Being sad isn't being weak, its having emotion. Getting hurt isn't being weak, its a feeling and a pain. Justifying "weakness" is something that I can't do.
Any action is acceptable in war.
People will do crazy things in times of war and fighting. I gave this a 4 because war can make people lose their minds, and forget what's really important. A lot of things done in war aren't necessarily on purpose.
Teenagers need discipline and rules because they can't control themselves.
I really don't agree with this. Teenagers are very capable of making their own choices, they just might not make the right ones. Parents and guardians supply guidance and help for kids that need it. I think having some small rules for the kids that get into a lot of trouble might be needed but not too much. Being young and making mistakes and learning from them is sometimes the best way to learn things. That's why I gave it a 2.
Only through personal sacrifice can someone create positive change.
Sacrifice is something you have to lose or change about your life to benefit something else. This is not always true. Doing good things like raising money for a charity aren't sacrifice and they are benefiting something. Some kinds of sacrifice like getting a dog from the pound, might be a little sacrifice with money but in the long run, the dog will give you happiness. I gave this a 2.
Generating compassion for your enemies is the only way to create peace.
Bullies and enemies like it when they get what they want to hear. But turning it around on them and acting nice, is a way to get to them and bug them. It might make them think that no matter how mean they are to you, you aren't going to be bugged by what they try to do. This isn't the only way to make good with your enemies though, so I gave it a 3.
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