Kids helping kids.

Dear Kids,

The girl who sits next to me in class always asks me for the answers to tests. I don't give them to her, but she copies my paper. I try to cover my paper, but she gravs it and looks. I tell her not to copy, but she does anyway. Please help!

Emily Fairport, New York

Rathanak:

When she copies, tell your teacher. Don't just let her copy every time. Be a strong girl. If she asks you for the answer, just tell her you are not going to give her the answer. Don't be afraid of her.

Ryan:

When she copies, don't go and tell the teacher. Tell her to study harder and not to copy. Ask her to come and study with you at your house. Maybe you could play some and study some.

Micalea:

Sometimes I am the girl who doesn't know the answers, because I don't always know the English words. My sister helps me at home. Tell the girl to have her family helper learn at home, and then she won't have to copy.

Vanna:

First of all, go and tell the teacher. Say that you need a new place to sit. Tell the teacher this girl is copying from your paper, and you don't want her to copy. You could ask the girl if she needs a tutor.

Vanny:

Don't be afraid to tell your teacher. Maybe your teacher could make it so you could help her after school or at recess. She wouldn't have to cheat, and you could do your work without being disturbed.