Understanding Obedience and Authority: Should Sven follow the rules or bend them?

Sven and Parvati, both 12 years old, were part of their school's science club. The club was preparing for a big science fair, and their project was to create a model of a sustainable city. Sven was the team leader, responsible for coordinating the group's efforts. During a meeting, their teacher, Mr. Thompson, emphasized the importance of following the guidelines strictly to ensure fairness in the competition. However, as the deadline approached, Sven discovered that some of the materials they needed were unavailable. Parvati suggested using a similar material that was technically not allowed but would not affect the outcome. Sven was torn. On one hand, he respected Mr. Thompson's authority and wanted to follow the rules. On the other hand, he understood the pressure of completing the project and the reasoning behind using the alternative material.