Dear Massi, I have a friend who got caught with alcohol at home and he blamed me.

He bought some vodka and hid it at home and wanted to go out later. But his mum found it in his bedroom and he said he was mine.

I went round and his mum and dad were both looking at me in a funny way. He later told me what had happened.

I am really upset. I am thinking of marching round to his house to tell his dad.

Massi says: It is only natural that you are upset.

Your friend has indeed put you in a precarious situation just to salvage his own position.

Tell your friend clearly that you are unhappy with his actions.

Rather than confronting his father with the truth, give your friend the opportunity to tell his parents himself.

If, however, he refuses to do so, tell him you feel you are left with no alternative but to tell his parents yourself.