Ah yes, I was there with my father too.One of the things my dad said after one of my "mistakes" has stayed with me all these years.
"You got yourself in trouble. Get yourself out."
And that’s the consequence kids of a certain age have to learn if they choose.
Giving them a tip like “don’t get caught” isn’t so bad. It doesn’t negate that the parent busted their ass with the younger child to learn the morals and ethics.
But, there comes a point where you can help them be prepared for the test, but can’t take the test for them.
I’m sure @ill parents would agree with me….