Corruption Should Be Taught From Young Age

[CryptoYar]

I think people's thinking keeps changing according to their position. If someone is sitting in a big position and can launder money, I don't think he/she will avoid it.

Our politicians are a perfect example of such people. At first, they make very good statements, and after listening to them we begin to understand that this is the person who will solve our issues. But after coming to the government, he also starts corruption like those before him.

[meser#]

I disagree with the idea. We should taught to next generation importance of the hard work, moral, labor etc. If you taught them corruption probably they will be part of corruption if bad things happened to them. If you taught them the real manner, they wont allow to collapse their character if they have to face with worst scenario. Its like if teenager sees the gambling profit on his first experience he wouldn't want to work anymore. But if that teenager knows value of the labor he dont want to spent his money on gambling.

[gantez]

In many nations around the world, corruption is a serious problem. It is regarded as a weapon of mass destruction that has greatly damaged several nations' public and private sectors.
Several of the factors that contribute to corruption are listed below:

(1) Government size and structure
(2) Political system and democracy
(3) Institutional quality
(4) Economic freedom/openness
(5) Civil service wages
(6) Justice system, press freedom, etc.

I don't understand how these contribute to corruption. It is not very clear to me if you can explain.

Corruption is a big problem that is affecting the economy everywhere and that is an age thing that has been with humanity but human nature fighting against it. I like the rules of capital punishment for corrupt government officials. The countries in Asia are having such kind of law even though corruption is still around there like China but the laws is reducing the occurrence of it.

[coolcoinz]

I disagree with the idea. We should taught to next generation importance of the hard work, moral, labor etc. If you taught them corruption probably they will be part of corruption if bad things happened to them. If you taught them the real manner, they wont allow to collapse their character if they have to face with worst scenario. Its like if teenager sees the gambling profit on his first experience he wouldn't want to work anymore. But if that teenager knows value of the labor he dont want to spent his money on gambling.

Does that mean that in your view learning about something makes you more prone to repeating it? Learning about war makes you want to wage war, learning about murderers makes you want to murder, and so on, is that right?

In fact it's the other way round. Learning about problems makes you aware of their existence and effects, especially those long term ones that aren't easy to see until they hit you with brute force.

I don't understand how these contribute to corruption. It is not very clear to me if you can explain.

Poor countries with limited access to basic needs and freedoms are usually more corrupt.
For instance, without free press you get limited reports of corruption. The officials can stop news from spreading without effort and when the public isn't informed it won't rebel.

[meser#]

I disagree with the idea. We should taught to next generation importance of the hard work, moral, labor etc. If you taught them corruption probably they will be part of corruption if bad things happened to them. If you taught them the real manner, they wont allow to collapse their character if they have to face with worst scenario. Its like if teenager sees the gambling profit on his first experience he wouldn't want to work anymore. But if that teenager knows value of the labor he dont want to spent his money on gambling.

Does that mean that in your view learning about something makes you more prone to repeating it? Learning about war makes you want to wage war, learning about murderers makes you want to murder, and so on, is that right?

In fact it's the other way round. Learning about problems makes you aware of their existence and effects, especially those long term ones that aren't easy to see until they hit you with brute force.

I respect your opinion and i can agree on some point of your inference. I'm not saying we shouldn't mentioned about bad things. If we are going to raise good, responsible, kindhearted, visionary generation we should show them right behaviours. When their character built on good things then we should show them real world. If you show them real world in early age withouth good character it won't be efficient.  I responded it in this way because subject was releated with young age. Yes they have to teach younger but first they have to prepare the kids mentally. If they teach them only good things the kids would be fragile; if they teach them only corruption and war they would have some psychological problems and they will be part of problem.

[coolcoinz]

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Of course you have to adjust knowledge to the age of learners, that should be obvious. We don't show children pictures of decomposing bodies because it's going to shock them and make them wake up screaming, but that doesn't mean that we should never teach about these aspects of life.
I don't think that teaching about corruption in general will make children crave it, just like news about war don't make them want to go to one. Some stories are meant to serve as warnings and corruption and mistakes made by people throughout history should be taught so that they aren't repeated by future generations.

[serjent05]

Corruption can be combated by teaching kids and having them strong moral responsibility.  Since greed and other corrupt attributes are heavily embedded in human nature, I think the best way to combat this is by training, teaching, and manipulating kids' beliefs like brainwashing them into some kind of righteous propaganda.  Without a strong process of discipline, I do not think humankind can get rid of corruption.

Honestly, rallies will never get rid of corruption, exposing corruption will only solve the problem temporarily if the exposure successfully removed the perpetrator.  I believe there is no other way but to implement massive propaganda of brainwashing young kids against corruption and inculcate hate for it(corruption).

The term on the title somehow conveys a negative idea, IMHO.  it is like teaching kids to be corrupt...

Does that mean that in your view learning about something makes you more prone to repeating it? Learning about war makes you want to wage war, learning about murderers makes you want to murder, and so on, is that right?

I think this depends on the manner in which the subject matter is tackled.  If a kid is exposed to murder with the intent of teaching them to murder people then murder is prone to be repeated.  But if the kid is exposed to the same subject but was guided to despise and counter it, then the possibility of the same thing repeating is nullified because the subject matter is tackled to be avoided or prevented.

[ChiBitCTy]

This is a bright thing to point out and of course I couldn't agree more.  The thing that I feel so many don't really understand is how important it is to train the mind when it is young.  Just look at all of the problems in the world, and a massive part of that is due to parents not teaching us the proper things when we are young.  It's very hard for someone to break out of this, if they aren't taught early on and have to learn things for themselves.

[yohananaomi]

economic destruction and the destruction of a country so that the state cannot prosper its citizens, one of which can be very disturbing is "Corruption".
if all sectors that are directly related to the public, have been tainted with acts of "corruption" it can be ascertained slowly but surely the country will experience destruction and debt that cannot be paid, of course what is feared is inflation and the economic crisis. so that everything related to the main needs increased sharply and the people could not afford it. hunger and even violence will be rampant just to just be able to defend themselves from not starving.

In some countries, acts of corruption can be eradicated properly because indeed those who are corrupt can be dealt with very measurably and make a deterrent not to do it again. but there are some countries that are inefficient because they only imprison and do not confiscate their assets and the punishment is very light, so that there is no deterrent effect for themselves and for others.

In fact, if you really want corruption to be eradicated, it is clear that there are several ways;
- Doing prevention is the most effective action, so it does not provide an opportunity to be able to commit corruption with rules that are measurable.
- teach to an early age (young age) about the dangers of corruption because at a young age it is hoped that it will make an impression and be able to give birth to people who are afraid of acts of corruption.

So I strongly agree that at a young age if we continue to be taught and instilled about the dangers of "Corruption" it is certain that later leaders will be born who when leading in every public sector will not do that.
even so there are always very strict rules with penalties that make a deterrent when committing "Corruption:.

[ethereumhunter]

Everything will depend on how a person can be honest with himself and if they have been taught since they were children and continue to strive to be honest people until they grow up, they will not commit corruption even if people force them. But unfortunately, as we grow up, we associate with many people, especially when we work in government agencies where we know that a lot of money is circulating around us. This gives a temptation for us to try to feel corruption and once we try it, we can do it and we will get used to doing corruption.

But if we can control ourselves and never try to corrupt and be honest, we will never try to corrupt even for small things.

[Kakmakr]

The problem in most cases are "greed" and the negative perception of people in the private sector, towards government officials. A lot of people in the private sector believe that people in the government should receive small salaries for the work they do. They cannot see that "Service" and "production" for profit are two different things.

You cannot pay a government employee a piss poor salary and then put them into a scenario where they have to make decisions about tenders worth millions of dollars and then expect them not to accept bribes from these private companies. (It takes two to Tango)

Pay them a decent salary for their contribution and service and you will see less corruption. (Note : I am saying less... not No corruption)

                                        Teach the kids not to be greedy and to accept what they have in life.

[Frankolala]

When you don't have the fear of  God and your are also not contented with what you have,the implication is corruption. To teach kids about corruption is by you giving them the best morals. Let them know that they shouldn't take what is not thiers and also not to tell lies. A liar must be corrupt,live a life of good example to them at home so that they can copy from you because children learn best by doing what they see their parents doing first. Give them some money to hold for you while they are young, after some weeks,you ask them about the money,you do that weekly just to ensure that they can keep peoples funds safe so that when they are grown up, they will be used to keeping any funds entrusted to them that is not theirs.  Lastly teach them to be satisfied with what they have and not to always want what they can not afford. Corruption is eating us up because we think more of our selfish desires than people around us.

If I can give some of my daily upkeep money to someone in need and just eat alone for the day,then I will make that person not to get involved in a corrupt act just to get money which I gave to him. Let's also teach them how to share what they have with other people that don't have. All these will lead our kids away from corruption.

[ShowOff]

Even if my country has a Corruption Eradication Commission "KPK" but corruption is still happening until now. The problem is that this has happened in a structured way and would be very difficult to get rid of. The government teaches people to commit corruption at various levels from the top to the bottom. I mean, it happens all the time and is known to a lot of people.

I speak based on facts, corruption is very difficult to get rid of because it is ingrained in the government. If I received a $100 grant from the central government, I would probably only receive $30 or $50 into my account after going through various withholding processes. It's not funny, but it's the truth.

[gantez]

I don't understand how these contribute to corruption. It is not very clear to me if you can explain.

Poor countries with limited access to basic needs and freedoms are usually more corrupt.
For instance, without free press you get limited reports of corruption. The officials can stop news from spreading without effort and when the public isn't informed it won't rebel.

Yes I understand that the countries that have less development are classified to be corrupt but why I say I didn't understand factors op listed means corrupt is no explanation to them. I know that country that don't give freedom to press means the people won't be aware of the running of government  and some more factors listed on it were not explained.

[YOSHIE]

In addition to all of the aforementioned factors, I believe corruption in society can be combated at a young age. This means that students should be taught about the negative effects of corruption in society and how it may influence them in the future, outside of the classroom.

How do you teach young students about corruption, in fact, Corruption is rampant in the international student sector at top universities., I believe in your desire to teach young students to recognize that corruption is bad for the country's economy and the world, I think many people have done that right.

Example:
Corruption in education in Belarus

This document is Olia Yatskevich's presentation at the Students' Forum "Can we educate the youth without the involvement of corruption?" at the tenth IACC. Corruption, especially bribery, is a widespread phenomenon in Belarusian universities. One must either engage in bribery or have an influential parent to be accepted into the more prestigious faculties (Law, International Relations, Medicine). Bribery is also rife during one's studies; professors may request $5-$100, gifts, or special favors (ex: translation work) in exchange for high marks on exams. The author's research indicates that private universities are less corrupt than public universities in Belarus. Factors that inhibit corruption in this context are as follows: students pay for their education; professors are afraid to lose their high-paid work; and the universities draw professors from other cultures. Perhaps private education provides a model for a solution to the problem of corruption in Belarusian universities.

However, it really didn't work, was caused by many factors, someone who had finished education and became a high-ranking official or state official and their method of life was also very much different, the knowledge they learn about the corruption curriculum is really not actually used when they serve as state officials.

I believe 100%, a person can avoid corruption when they become high-ranking state officials, it is very influential on the education of their parents since they were small, Many children in school, the lessons taught by lecturers are not attached to the child's brain, many researchers say so, but 80% of the actions, behavior and upbringing of parents can be embedded in the child's brain until they are old, For this reason, the influence of corruption can be overcome, the government must provide real understanding for parents in teaching their children at home the negative and bad effects of corruption.

[panganib999]

I would agree that it should be taught from at least an earlier age than what was normally going around in our education system. However, Corruption is a school of thought that is connected to so many concepts, teaching it to a developing child would prove ineffective unless you teach them all the other things necessary to understand how it works, and even then information overload is imminent. Suffice to say, teaching corruption or at least the basic concept of it that would not pass through the student's head is needed, moreso how important it is that they recognize that this is a bad behavior.

[TheUltraElite]

Corruption is something that you cannot address by just teaching people at young age or older age.

Corruption comes with the humane emotions of greed + lazyiness. These can be controlled only by discipline and that either comes from within or through punishment, sadly.

Having a higher up with strong morals about not accepting corrupt offers gives empowerment to the subordinate - still this is a very ideal scenario.

In most countries, not being corrupt or having an anti-corruption stance actually may bring more harm, because the people around you want to take bribes and favours and you are being a blockade on their path. You end up finding yourself in enmity with the rest of the staff just because you want to stay clean.

[xSkylarx]

However, I believe that if the problem of corruption can be addressed at a young age, every country's degree of corruption will significantly decline in the near future.

As long as there are no strict law to punish those corrupt individuals, corruption won't be solved properly or even decline. The thing about corruption is people continues to tolerate it as long as it will benefit them also. They will do it even if it means troubling the people around them.

[Gyfts]

In many nations around the world, corruption is a serious problem. It is regarded as a weapon of mass destruction that has greatly damaged several nations' public and private sectors.
Several of the factors that contribute to corruption are listed below:
(1) Government size and structure

Government size isn't inherently terrible as long as the government doesn't interfere with basic liberties and participants in the government don't use the office for personal gain. Of course, that's logic that would exist in a vacuum which doesn't account for real world factors. I'm generally for limited government and small government size because it reduces the tendency for a central authority to begin housing the authority for corruption.

(4) Economic freedom/openness

Most important on your list IMO. Authoritarianism/corruption is always about the money. Decentralized currencies would of course help with this issue.

[Fara Chan]

As long as there are no strict law to punish those corrupt individuals, corruption won't be solved properly or even decline. The thing about corruption is people continues to tolerate it as long as it will benefit them also. They will do it even if it means troubling the people around them.

Which country does not regulate laws on corruption, it seems that almost the whole world has a rule of law on this issue, corruption occurs because of weak supervision and the attitude of someone who is dishonest, the implementation of the law is gray and cannot be translated by perpetrators and does not repeat corruption after being arrested and imprisoned.
To prevent corruption requires the awareness of every individual involved in it, if you hope the law will solve it, then corruption cases are very difficult to eliminate.