Is being a tattle tale bad?

Answer 1

yes, and no

sometimes telling is the right thing to do. especially if someone is going to get hurt. but some times its not worth telling on people if its only a little thing.

think about it like this is anything REALY bad going to hapen if you don't tattle?

No.

Tattling is not wrong. If something has happened that is still weighing on your mind then its best to get it off your shoulders. Tattling is neccesary even if the person is not going to be harmed. Stealing does not harm the person however it is something that should be "tattled" on (think of yourself as the one being stolen from) Friends doing drugs most definentely is harmful and should be "tattled" on, very low level and annonymously. As much as they would be mad at you for telling on them (briefly if they are true friends) The time you "tattle" may be the "push" out of that lifestyle they need.

Most of the time, if you are constantly thinking about a certain issue then you yourself are concerned. When your friends tell you what they've eaten for dinner, do you feel the need to tell autoritive figures? No, you most likely forget, however if something that had happen or something that had been done is on your mind, the feeling you most likely are feeling is guilt. Guilt for knowing something and not doing something about it. You yourself could put forth the effort before-hand and try to fix it without adults help. But if you fail or just know it is out of your hands, then its best someone is notified about the problem.

**Answered BASED on Middle/Junior High