Corruption Should Be Taught From Young Age

[Yamifoud]

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.

I've found it not a solution but instead, you are just trying to implant these young minds how the corruption and they'll soon try it once the grow old enough to join the government. It was not simply to teach these young minds how to correct this unstoppable corruption in society and you can no longer say they are the solution to this situation because we are not sure, they are one of these corrupt leaders in the future.

Though it is good to be taught but never think they will follow it. Politics is even more powerful and could influence people.

[indah rezqi]

Don't get involved in government if you don't want to be corrupt. I even really believe that none of them are clean even though they have a high educational background. You may never commit corruption, but you find it difficult to prevent corruption and may have to support it simply because you have higher leadership.

It may be good to teach our children to have good leadership ethics in the future when they grow up, but really this is not an era that is free from the word corruption if you are in government. I really believe that nothing will work, unless they get out of there.

[dezoel]

At a very young age like? Not under 18 or the legal age because what would this be the impact to the kids? I think they wouldn't care at all even if you explain it to them that your government is corrupt but it must be taught if their age are now close to 18 because this was usually the age where a person can now place a vote. A proper vote can help eliminate the corrupt people to work on the government.

We should teach them that receiving a bribe money from a politician in exchange of voting them is wrong and this can be a sign that they are corrupt. Anyway topics like this about corruption are already being taught in schools if I am not mistaken. So don't worry.

[Zanab247]

Don't get involved in government if you don't want to be corrupt. I even really believe that none of them are clean even though they have a high educational background. You may never commit corruption, but you find it difficult to prevent corruption and may have to support it simply because you have higher leadership.

It may be good to teach our children to have good leadership ethics in the future when they grow up, but really this is not an era that is free from the word corruption if you are in government. I really believe that nothing will work, unless they get out of there.

I guess, not all government officials are corrupt, there are still genuine government officials who don't involves themselves in a corrupt things in the organization than to use themselves as an example to other people to repent from corruption. Since many countries has seen what corruption has done to some countries that feel corruption is a good thing in the past, are now looking for way to delete it from their countries so that their unborn children will not experience corruption in the land.

[Tony116]

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.

Your ideas are really good, but who will teach them when greed still exists in schools. It can be said that corruption exists everywhere in the world, not only in the government so it is difficult to teach children about corruption even their teachers are corrupt.

It's a pity to talk about the current state of corruption in my country, if they go to school, don't take extra lessons, don't give gifts to their homeroom teachers, those students will be judged as average or weak and vice versa, students who take full extra lessons and have gifts on holidays will be good students of the school. As parents like us know it's a stain on the education industry as well as the government but we have no choice.

[Victorik]

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.

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.

When I was a student in the university, I recall that some of my fellow students who were given leadership roles in school organizations embezzled thousands of money into their own pockets. By this, I mean that some of the expenses for improvements to the school that benefited all of us which was mandatory to be paid by every students. Imagine if they had been exposed to millions or billions of money instead of only thousands of it at the time when they embezzled the money, I’m sure they’ll still embezzle more.

Most times, people like that are frequently given the opportunity to serve the public in elected office. When exposed to public finances, a person with a history of embezzlement will always find a method to make off with large sums of money. Before becoming a fully corrupt leader, everything starts in school at an early age. At that point in their lives, a mature individual who has corruption ingrained in their system will find it difficult to let go of it.

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.

No amount of teaching about corruption in schools at a young age will combat it.
You may end up enlightening them about corruption, but that will not guarantee addressing the menace called corruption.

The best bet is that every family should inculcate good values to their children, because the society starts from our various homes. If we can get it right there, then it will reflect in the larger society.

[Fara Chan]

Corruption occurs mostly in countries where there is weak law and order,
Where there is no accountability, 
where there is no check and balance,
Where all the institutions and sectors are under influence of corrupt people.

Not really in my opinion, there are still many countries that have complete systems but there are still cases of corruption, which became a problem when the law was passed, but it was not implemented fairly after the corruption case was caught, so there is a perception that can outsmart the implementation of corruption cases.
Although it's true what you say has an impact on corruption cases and almost entirely the sector plays a bigger role.

In those countries it is extremely important to tell and educate the youngsters and children about this evil and problem of corruption so that they should save their country if needed and they should know difference between right and wrong.

Ethics and responsibility need to be taught as early as possible to children and the new generation, so that in the future they have the responsibility to maintain and eradicate corruption cases, if awareness of the new generation has grown, corruption cases will disappear little by little, because awareness not to do cases against the law has grown as something tough responsibility.

[D ltr]

it's not that easy to abolish corruption in every country if the force of law is not strict about this corruption problem, there are many countries that don't have special punishments for corruptors sometimes (sorry) law enforcers can still be bought

but there is nothing wrong , if the younger generation is given an early education with consequences if corruption.

implemented, it will not all return to the individual

[maydna]

it's not that easy to abolish corruption in every country if the force of law is not strict about this corruption problem, there are many countries that don't have special punishments for corruptors sometimes (sorry) law enforcers can still be bought

but there is nothing wrong , if the younger generation is given an early education with consequences if corruption.

implemented, it will not all return to the individual

That's because corruption has existed for a long time and seems to be taught to the younger generation that corruption is common. And that is why it is very difficult to eradicate corruption because if the lowest level law enforcers are punished, those at the next level can still move and are still protected by the highest level.

But if the younger generation wants to uphold justice and is given a high position so that they can eradicate corruption, maybe it can be done. Still, we don't know how long it will take for corruption to be eradicated. For this reason, the younger generation needs an honest, brave, and responsible attitude and has the desire to eradicate corruption from the bottom to the top. And if more young people can do it, it may have a higher chance of fighting corruption.

[_BlackStar]

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,

99% of state officials are likely to have carried out or supported corruption efforts going on around them. Corruption can happen without desire, I mean it happens directly without any planning. At this point, your formal education and the education you get from your parents may not play a role in preventing it because there must be a situation that requires you to commit corruption because of your friends, agency or position.

I do not support corruption, but it always happens and is difficult to prevent anywhere when you are in government agencies. In third world countries, the percentage of corruption is definitely higher than developed countries and I believe that is true.

[Renampun]

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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.

Corrupt officials are those who have no morals and did not receive good teachings from their parents when they were young, so when they are faced with money and power, they consider it their personal property.
whatever it is, the first education that a child must receive is about morals and that must be done by parents. I always teach my children not to take the rights of others even though their lives are difficult and in poverty.

[odunybiz]

In some countries, corruption is inborn. For example, in Nigeria, a child has become corrupt immediately he/she is born. Almost all aspect of the country is corrupt. We just blame our leaders for our corrupt society but parental role is highly needed to fight corruption in any country.

[kro55]

Teaching corruption or not won't change anything.  It just the same thing teaching someone not to lie. It doesn't mean the person will hate lie. Corruption is in the human nature that can't be erase. Teaching corruption will help the child to an extent though, but it is not a guarantee that one will live with no corruption.

Yes, it is human nature, there will be no way to eliminate corruption unless we lose consciousness. Teaching children not to be greedy and lie from a young age is only a small part because when they grow up, depending on what life circumstances will turn them into. living environment will be decisive, when you live in an environment where everyone is corrupt, you can't fight them alone, you will be eliminated immediately if you don't become like them. We all know people today live extremely pragmatic, without money will not be respected by everyone, including family members. So to have a world free of corruption, that's never going to happen.

[Victorik]

No amount of teaching about corruption in schools at a young age will combat it.
You may end up enlightening them about corruption, but that will not guarantee addressing the menace called corruption.

The best bet is that every family should inculcate good values to their children, because the society starts from our various homes. If we can get it right there, then it will reflect in the larger society.

kids are taught in school about the lies and the right and the wrongs.
But when they grow up they start telling lie and stealing things. I think it is inborn and the parents teaching what action they are taking

If you observe very closely, children tend to learn more from example rather than what they are told.
If as parents and guardians, your children see you always doing the right thing, they are more likely to follow on your example. It's very easy to spot children with good family upbringing outside.

You can't give what you don't have. If you lack good character, you can't teach good morals.

[Joshapat]

Teaching corruption or not won't change anything.  It just the same thing teaching someone not to lie. It doesn't mean the person will hate lie. Corruption is in the human nature that can't be erase. Teaching corruption will help the child to an extent though, but it is not a guarantee that one will live with no corruption.

Surely there are differences, lessons about corruption are teaching that the action is very bad, and of course corruption is a major crime that is very detrimental to many people so it must be taught from school age, if not taught then it is only considered normal so that there is a lot of corruption and increases.

[el kaka22]

Corruption is not a class, it's not a topic, it's something that humans have inside them and teaching wouldn't change a thing. You could explain how bad it is from a very early age, but they are thought that killing and stealing are bad too and yet they grow up doing that if you look at the number of murderers and thieves in the world.

It means, if there is a person who would be a corrupt politician for example in the future, you can't teach them what to do without showing them how they could become what they will become. I believe it's all about the family, but it's a bit about position as well, if you are in a position where you could be corrupt and profit from it, it must be very hard not to be corrupt.

[harapan]

Teaching corruption or not won't change anything.  It just the same thing teaching someone not to lie. It doesn't mean the person will hate lie. Corruption is in the human nature that can't be erase. Teaching corruption will help the child to an extent though, but it is not a guarantee that one will live with no corruption.

At a tender age? Don't you see this will be too big for them to understand, I will rather teach what's is good and what is bad, to treat people with respect and never to underestimate anyone they come across in the road to adulthood. Teaching corruption would make sense with the teen's, teaching them not to take what's not for them will make them content even with the little possession. Teach them not to talk to strangers and to be a good listener than talker.

[South Park]

Corruption is not a class, it's not a topic, it's something that humans have inside them and teaching wouldn't change a thing. You could explain how bad it is from a very early age, but they are thought that killing and stealing are bad too and yet they grow up doing that if you look at the number of murderers and thieves in the world.

It means, if there is a person who would be a corrupt politician for example in the future, you can't teach them what to do without showing them how they could become what they will become. I believe it's all about the family, but it's a bit about position as well, if you are in a position where you could be corrupt and profit from it, it must be very hard not to be corrupt.

True, which is why the aim should be to avoid those people to come into power and if they do then to make sure they lose that power as soon as possible, and it is obvious we are doing a very bad job at this as corruption scandals are always appearing, and most likely that is the tip of the iceberg as I doubt we will ever know the true extent of something as corruption as it is in the best interest of all participants for this information to never be known.

[lalabotax]

Teaching corruption or not won't change anything.  It just the same thing teaching someone not to lie. It doesn't mean the person will hate lie. Corruption is in the human nature that can't be erase. Teaching corruption will help the child to an extent though, but it is not a guarantee that one will live with no corruption.

This is because the culture of corruption is deeply rooted and seems very difficult to eradicate. Only self-awareness not to commit corruption is not strong. It takes more than just awareness because even when we are aware, we can be trapped in the mechanism of corruption. Why is that? Because, when we are in a system that is used to subtly corruption, we will be carried away. It's impossible to clean 100%, or it's likely to be very difficult (in some countries, maybe not all).

This may require tougher sanctions than just being fined and jailed. Because it is proven, in my country, corruptors can be like buying a prison, their prison is even like a hotel with complete facilities. Then, what's the difference?
And the punishment given is relatively light, especially if you later get leniency for reasons that don't make sense. Really annoying thing.

[Crypto Legend]

A good idea if from an early age children are introduced to positive and negative social values, recognizing negative values such as deceiving, corruption or others, by knowing corruption, our hope is that they avoid corrupt behavior that has proven to be detrimental to the public and can be said to kill many people So that corruptors deserve to be sentenced to death.