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December 2022. I remember getting up for another day of school. The birds were chirping, the sun wasn't shining, and I still wasn’t rich with heaping stacks of money. Everything felt dull, monotonous even, but as the day wore on, I thought, “What could surprise me now?”
So, what are morals and ethics anyway? Morals, deeply ingrained within us, stem from our personal beliefs, values, and cultural upbringing. Think of them as the gut feeling we have about what’s right and wrong. On the other hand, ethics are like the rulebook society gives us—the principles and standards we’re expected to follow when dealing with others.
In today’s world, we are constantly exposed to distressing news about global crises, including ongoing conflicts and humanitarian disasters. However, something troubling is apparent—many of us seem disconnected, showing little empathy toward these crises.
As high school students, we often find ourselves balancing classes, homework, and the occasional existential crisis. Amid this chaotic whirlwind, brushing aside those flyers for after-school clubs, sports, and events is easy. However, when you have a passion for sports, science, or whatever sparks your curiosity, do you really have a choice? But hold on a second—do these extracurricular activities actually have something valuable to offer, or are they just another item on our packed to-do lists?