In response to Emma Gross’ "Clashing values over what is cheating" (Opinion, Jan. 28), I quote my sainted mother: "Don’t be so open-minded that your brains fall out."

If we as a society accept situational ethics we will no longer be a society. Some mores are not, and never should be, antiquated suggestions of personal behavior. Honesty, integrity and developing a personal ethical code are things everyone needs to learn from early childhood.

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What are you telling students? That in some cases it’s OK to cheat? Just because something on the Internet is easily accessible does not mean it’s OK to copy it? Children need to learn from the consequences of their choices. Strict parameters of behavior are absolutely essential for the development of a normal and healthy adult.

Parameters are terrific, and kids actually like to know where the boundaries are. I want to see my children corrected for bad behavior as early as possible, while there is still time to make a difference in their character.

I would hate have a doctor or attorney who chose to cheat because it was in their better interest. Gross’ "situational" ethics is a quick way to create sociopaths.

Jennifer Pulley

Draper