She's copying my friend's coursework

Hey,

I'm writing this question on my best friend's behalf. My friend is super amazing at art, but in the lesson another girl is always looking at her book and copying all her ideas for designs and backgrounds.

A while ago she told the teacher about it and it developed into a huge argument, and my friend hates arguing. Should she tell the teacher, as it is for our GCSE coursework, or confront the girl?

Or should she leave it and hope the situation improves?

She is quite upset about it, so please help.

Thanks,

Ally x

Ally, 14

Your thoughts:

Hey! I think it's great of you to write in on your best friend's behalf!

I think you should have a word with your teacher and maturely explain the situation, then she wont feel ganged up on and won't want to exercise her authority.

You could aslo suggest either your friend or the other girl moves seats in class, to prevent copying.

It shouldn't tolerated, your best mate deserves evey ounce of credit for her artwork!

Good luck! x

Chloe, 15

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