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Why Kids Cheat and How to Stop It

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These days, it seems like cheating is everywhere, from the baseball diamond to the classroom. With stories of professional dishonesty and performance-enhancing drugs permeating the adult world, it's no wonder that studies show academic cheating among children and teens on the rise. But while cheating on a test or plagiarizing an essay may seem a quick way to get a leg up, students are actually holding themselves back from the type of meaningful learning that will serve them best in life.

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Do you think kids are cheating more or less these days?

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Reply#1 - Tue May 12, 2009 6:46 PM EDT
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