This is purely an example
You hear of Fraud, cheats and people getting away with it and especially benefit cheats. As a moral duty, if you knew someone who was doing different kinds of Frauds - you would be obliged to report to appropriate authorities.
But what would you do , or what would be moralistic if the person doing was immediate family? Say Dad?
You know that by reporting, your life would turn into shambles and the carpet would get pulled out from under your foot because obviously reports of fraud would bring police, maybe prison.
Re: How would you define morality in this instant?
Coffee, moral duty commands we report but before moral duty , comes a respectful relationship with parents. I would try and communicate with the parent to make sense of all that is happening and their need to do it. Together as a family explore other avenues of income increase , create awareness within the family of what negative impact the fraud is having or has the potential of bringing your way.
Going to the authorities is going to create a bigger vice by separating a family or create a divide amongst them. Therefore make sincere efforts to make them understand, may take a lot of time but it might help. If you can , try involving senior members in the extended family , that may help.
Re: How would you define morality in this instant?
Thankfully my parents have never done anything like this. I don't think I could call the cops on my parents but I would urge them to change their ways and stress the serious consequences of their behaviour. I really can't stand people who cheat the system, especially in countries that have given them so many opportunities.
Re: How would you define morality in this instant?
My family would never do anything like that.