Let’s get into a hot topic that is as spicy as a jalapeno in the summer: paying someone else to do your homework. Yep, you heard me right. You’d order pizza but instead you would get an essay about Shakespeare or Pythagorean Theorem. Sounds appealing? Maybe. Let’s discuss this. Click this link.
The ethics of this operation are the first thing to consider. Imagine telling your grandmother that you have paid someone online to solve your algebra problems instead of sweating it out. She might not be happy. Why? She knows that, like us all, she doesn’t want to take shortcuts in school. It would be like baking a cake using only sugar.
Let’s take a look at what you get when you pay for someone else’s intellect. The quality is just as unpredictable as the mood swings of my Aunt Marge, and that’s a big deal. You could get an A+ or end up with a piece that looks like a squirrel wrote it.
If things go wrong, let’s just say that your teacher finds out (and they probably will as teachers have a sixth sense to sniff out anything fishy). We’re not talking about a simple slap on your wrist. There are serious consequences. You could be grounded until the next eclipse, or even worse — face academic penalties.
Why is this a thing at all? Well, sometimes it feels like schools expect us to be superhumans–juggling five essays, three projects, and studying for exams all at once while also remembering to breathe. No wonder people take the easy route.
Imagine, however — and this is an important but — that you have mastered a monstrous math question on your own. Or you’ve written a great essay using your original ideas. What is that feeling of success? It’s better than finding extra chips in your takeout bag.
It’s not just about grades. Education is about filling your head with knowledge and learning to face challenges, even if you stumble along the way.
Before you hire Homework Harry or essay Emily, consider that it’s better to earn the grade yourself. You won’t need to explain to your parents any strange credit card charges (because “I purchased 10 pages on World War II”, sounds like a weird shopping spree).
Do your own research. You might not have fun all the time, but that’s why there’s coffee (or energy drink if you prefer). When will you graduate? When you finally graduate, you’ll be able to say that you did everything by yourself. That is pretty cool if I may add.
Or take a nap first; I’m not judging. If you want to end this conversation (and I won’t judge), the decision of whether or not to hire someone else to do your homework is entirely up for you. It’s like choosing which socks match with sandals or whether pineapple goes on pizza (hint: neither). Remember that every decision has a price–not only in dollars, but also in missed learning opportunities and lessons.
Next time you feel panic at 2 AM, take 5 deep breaths and brew a new pot of coffee. (Or switch to decaf.) Then, face the beast with a vengeance. You might be surprised by what you can accomplish on your own. You’re right in the middle where memories are waiting to be created.