On several occasions, Melissa, 12 years old, asked Sarah to take her 
shopping after school to buy some new clothes. Sarah is not sure whether this is something she is expected to do.
During one of their "get-togethers," Melissa told Sarah that she was very proud of her mother because ‘she now has a job where she will make lots of money.’ Her mother has just earned her long distance trucking license.
At the same time, Melissa confided that she’s a little ‘sc
ared’ at home, because she worried that she would now be responsible for her nine year old sister several days a week while her mother travels out of state on long haul runs.
Sarah is beginning to feel uncomfortable about the situation, but was not sure who to call. John Marshall had done t
he initial orientation, but she wasn't sure if she should talk to him or to Susie Quinn, the Hometown Community Bank representative. She was on the verge of quitting the position, but felt a certain amount of loyalty to Melissa. She didn't really know how to get herself out of this situation.
- What are the key ethical issues that affect this scenario?
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