Do you help a friend if he or she has a problem?

Mauritius
April 21, 2010 9:25am CST
My friend who is very close to me has got a problem recently. She has asked me to help her solve her problem. But the fact is that I have to tell a lie to her parents to prevent her from having troubles. What should I do?
4 responses
• Australia
23 Apr 10
If a friend needs help ill try to help as mich as i can, i believe follow your instincts if you believe you should help her then do it, but if you dont think you should dont, just make up some exscuse like your really sick and you cant help or something along those lines, never do something when it makes you feel uncomftable.
• Honduras
22 Apr 10
This is a tough decision for many of us. Lying isn't good in any way... especially if your fiend has a problem. You should talk to your friend and tell him/her that you can't honestly lie to his/her parents, but that you will try to help her in any way you can; the good and right way. Your friend must understand the position you are in and respect it... if he/she doesn't and instead tells you that you won't be friends anymore if you don't do what he/she wants, then he/she's not your true friend and you shouldn't be worrying to help him/her. Good luck with this situation :)
@rene12 (794)
• Philippines
21 Apr 10
If a friend ask me to help, why not right? But it will depend on what cause will I help her. If it could ruin her, then don't and try to explain why you cannot help her but if it will not do any harm, then help her.
• Philippines
21 Apr 10
if you are really her friend you should be concerned for her benefits. If you think " to lie" will just worsening the situation. Maybe do something to help her like you are her sister. Just weigh things up, what is good.