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car crash
my brohter and i were in car accident recently and i was driving and totaled my brand new escalade. my brotehr told the police and our parents that he was hte one driving so i wouldnt get in trouble since i had only had my licnese for a few months and he has had his for about 6 years. i feel horrible about the whole thing. should i tell my parents the truth or just let it be?
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I highly suggest letting it go. Someone having a car accident 6 years after getting his/her license is common, but having a car accident only months after receiving a license will look irresponsible.
I would, however, strongly suggest that you make it up to your brother, because what he did really saved your you-know-what.
It's really up to you, though. If you experience constant guilt about it, then maybe it would be best to just tell your parents. Otherwise, you probably shouldn't.
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The problem with one lie to cover up a truth is that it never goes away. Sometimes the one little lie multiplies until you can't even remember the details of the lies and get caught in the web. Guilt can be another biggie, that won't go away and affect you in other areas. I am a fan of the truth, unless it is unnecessarily cruel to another. Your brother will probably have his insurance go up. Lying to the police and insurance company about the details of the accident can get you into trouble. You might consider telling your parents and letting your brother off the hook. It is often really hard to do the right thing, but taking an "easy" path sometimes leads to the worst place.
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