Corruption Should Be Taught From Young Age

[KaliLinux]

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.

Even while teaching what corruption is and not partaking in it is a good thing, young people have been thought that value by their parents from the beginning or their young age and still most of them end up participating in corrupt practices in their future endeavor but the problem in my view is the system. The system that have ceased to punish those individuals be it Politicians or others that engaged in corrupt practices.

What was done to the students in your school that "embezzled thousands of money into their own pockets" cos you never told us what was done to them and same goes to our Politicians, not within the Government or Subsequent Government do we see some one calling for the punishment of those people.  We have heard about countries where persons are executed for some level of corruption, that might not totally stop it but it will drastically reduce it. There must be some hard level of punishment to deter people from committing such crimes else it wont stop, the next person will just be like, what was done to the first person? nothing will be done to me too and the circle continues.

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[Leviathan.007]

I'm not sure about the situation in all countries in the world but usually what you learn from school which is under control primarily by the government, is not going to help people to learn anything from what true corruption is, they mostly do all the dirty jobs and political stuff while they show everything white and clear to people and no university will teach people anything about that, teaching children from home can be a situation for it, which no something they can get from university after they get a degree.

[TheUltraElite]

Like I said in my previous post, fighting corruption needs rigourous punishment and not school teaching. To be able to understand what corruption is and how it spreads there needs to be a good level of maturity which is lacking in school kids. Moreover corruption is so much ingrained in many countries that for them it is normal and not being corrupt is abnormal.

Again your morals might be strong, but the people around you might not be. If you need up trying to control corruption the people around you will get annoyed eventually plotting against you.

[DudeAtWork420]

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.

Its mostly unemployment problem that is behind most of the problem in our society. People wants security that they will not get hungry if they lose their job or something bad happens to their economy. So they start increasing wealth beyond their needs and at some points they failed to resist themself from illegal activity even they wants to. If I have guaranty that my belly will be full no matter what my economical condition will be in the future then why would i do corruption?

[Wong Gendheng]

Its mostly unemployment problem that is behind most of the problem in our society. People wants security that they will not get hungry if they lose their job or something bad happens to their economy. So they start increasing wealth beyond their needs and at some points they failed to resist themself from illegal activity even they wants to. If I have guaranty that my belly will be full no matter what my economical condition will be in the future then why would i do corruption?

Some kids are taught good manners - but they end up the most corrupt people - this comes from within and no teaching works

We must teach Kids that corruption is an inappropriate bad behavior, we must say that corruption is the same as killing slowly. Besides being taught, of course corruption must always be campaigned as a negative thing.

[Mpamaegbu]

In my opinion, only two things can be taught to combat corruption and these are: (1). Contentment and (2). Repercussions. In most countries where corruption festers much, go check their behavioural pattern and you will discover that those two are completely messed up. In such countries, citizens aren't contented with whatever they've acquired. Those who've want to flout it at those they think they're better off than. There's constant display of obscene wealth on social media from these ones. More so, those who are caught in corruption are let loose with little or no repercussions to the crime committed. All that will weaken the morale of those who want to remain pious. This is what happens in most Africa countries with weak institutions that ought to be the standard bearers in addressing corruption. The institutions are gone, completely.

[19Nov16]

Corruption has become a destructive thing in many countries, even corruptors will not care about the impact of his corruption, poverty will continue to be maintained in the hope that the people will become stupid and they can be free of corruption, and the current trend of corruption is to provide enormous allowances and pension funds so that Corruption that occurs is increasingly massive.

[Punakawan]

Moral education is the key to stopping corruption, currently many countries make departments or institutions to control corruption, but the cost for these institutions is very large and the result is that corruption is not reduced, but if the state has a long -term plan, it must be taught from an early age.

[tygeade]

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.

Your post deserves a merit, because you have said a truth that many people aren't ready to accept, if Nigeria is going to ever change for the better it should start from within, every home now have parents that leads their kid to do bad things all in the name of a bad country, the leaders are doing their own and so are the people too and when it's time to elect another leader we always forget that the new leader will come from the people too.

I don't know much about Nigeria but I can definitely tell you that it's true in my nation as well. Leaders are corrupt because people are corrupt as well and they want to see people like them leading the nation. They are corrupt from the moment they are born because their parents are corrupt, their friends grow to be corrupt, the places they shop from are corrupt, everywhere they go there is corruption so they think it’s part of the world and never see any better.

It means when it comes to voting and electing an official, corruption is not a problem to them because they think it’s how the world is. Turning that to better would take decades of decent politician fixing everything and punishing hard on corruption, but they wouldn't be able to get elected.

[serjent05]

When I saw the topic title, I didn't understand it at first. Turns out there was a misunderstanding. A person should be taught early how bad corruption is. After being taught, it should also be constantly reminded of it. A person should make it a philosophy of life not to get involved in corruption. If a person grows up with the awareness of this, there will also be hope for the world.

Same here, the title somehow conveys encouragement on corruption and should be taught to kids which give a negative thought but when we read the post it is the opposite.  It somehow encourage us to expose how bad corruption is.

Corruption is deeply rooted in the traits and attributes of a person.  We all know that a person when born is a completely blank slate and is ready for molding.  So basically, corruption first lies in the family, and how to combat it greatly depends on how the parents raise their kids. 

When the next generation is taught how bad corruption is and their family is able to mold them not to lie, sincere and honest and have a strong foundation of integrity, even with a present corrupt government, I believe that when this next generation assumes the seats in the government, corruption will be extinguished.

[Sayakaaja]

The reason people are corrupt is nothing more than wanting wealth and fame.

corruption is a bad thing. we have to teach the younger ones that corruption is not allowed.

because young people will become the nation's successors, and of course they must be taught good morals from an early age, in order to avoid bad behavior, and so that the country they live in becomes a safe and peaceful country.

[blockman]

The reason people are corrupt is nothing more than wanting wealth and fame.

But before that, whatever the younger one sees with the older folks, they'll just do the same thing as if it's just a normal thing. And that's why corruption is being passed on.
When a person who's been used to it and got some acquaintance, that person teaches them how to be corrupt even if he's not being taught directly. Because, he sees the activity and just copies it and thinks that it's a normal thing to do and that's why it's a good idea to teach to avoid corruption at a young age.

[Questat]

The reason people are corrupt is nothing more than wanting wealth and fame.

But before that, whatever the younger one sees with the older folks, they'll just do the same thing as if it's just a normal thing. And that's why corruption is being passed on.
When a person who's been used to it and got some acquaintance, that person teaches them how to be corrupt even if he's not being taught directly. Because, he sees the activity and just copies it and thinks that it's a normal thing to do and that's why it's a good idea to teach to avoid corruption at a young age.

Ohh, that become an ongoing practice by now. Once the oldies died, the new generation will carry the torch and continue, and even worse.
The more we teach young ages, the more it gives them the idea of how these things have been done and might be leading to planning earlier. The best thing I have found is not to teach about politics, not to teach about corruption until such time they are old enough to understand the situation. It is best to keep them ignorant of this and to give them no idea, otherwise, they have some reason of doing it in the future.

[Doan9269]

We should all know that corrupt does not only start with bad leadership or money laundering, even the young ones engage in corrupt practices, as long as you engage doing something that your mind forbids and go against the act, doing things the wrong way is part of ways to exhibit corruption but we all try to defend ourselves to assume those in political powers as the only corrupt individuals, so our children were expected to learn that lying and other forms of falsification is part of what constitute corruption, it all started with inability yo curb moral interest at early stage.

[Cling18]

We should all know that corruption does not only start with bad leadership or money laundering, even the young ones engage in corrupt practices, as long as you engage in doing something that your mind forbids and go against the act, doing things the wrong way is part of ways to exhibit corruption but we all try to defend ourselves to assume those in political powers as the only corrupt individuals, so our children were expected to learn that lying and other forms of falsification is part of what constitutes corruption, it all started with inability yo curb moral interest at an early stage.

Parents and the environment are the most influential factor that affects the morals of the younger generation. Honesty and transparency should be first taught at home. We should teach the younger generation to avoid greed and power abuse. They need corrections whenever we notice unacceptable behavior which relates to dishonesty and greediness. If we will enlighten them about the negative effects of greediness and corruption, they will carry those lessons until they grow up. Corruption could be everywhere so even a little form of correction will have a good impact on the morals of the younger generation in the long run.

[blockman]

The reason people are corrupt is nothing more than wanting wealth and fame.

But before that, whatever the younger one sees with the older folks, they'll just do the same thing as if it's just a normal thing. And that's why corruption is being passed on.
When a person who's been used to it and got some acquaintance, that person teaches them how to be corrupt even if he's not being taught directly. Because, he sees the activity and just copies it and thinks that it's a normal thing to do and that's why it's a good idea to teach to avoid corruption at a young age.

Ohh, that become an ongoing practice by now. Once the oldies died, the new generation will carry the torch and continue, and even worse.
The more we teach young ages, the more it gives them the idea of how these things have been done and might be leading to planning earlier. The best thing I have found is not to teach about politics, not to teach about corruption until such time they are old enough to understand the situation. It is best to keep them ignorant of this and to give them no idea, otherwise, they have some reason of doing it in the future.

This is the reality in countries that are not progressive. The corrupt officials are just passing by the practice that they've made on their tasks and not just only going to nitpick the government but also the private sector.
There has been a lot of these that happens and you'll just have to watch it somewhere like in the news or any media that you can see. This is really something that's hard to be stopped.

[Ahli38]

Of course it is a quite bad thing, and people should be taught about it from school. Maybe that's how we won't have corrupted elites

The increasing level of corruption from time to time is accompanied by a decreasing level of morale from time to time.
And in school the lessons on morals have been reduced. and moral education is actually more effective if it is taught directly in the family environment.

Being a moral person means being a person who can control himself by not disturbing others, not harming others, and of course controlling his greed for wealth. So it is not wrong if the root of the problem of corruption is because of the greedy nature that has taken over a person. and greed is present in everyone. but some can control it and some can't.
and Moral education is about controlling all the vices within us so as not to harm ourselves and others. and corruption is an act that harms others. and a moral person will not do it. so I hope that moral education can be improved either in the school environment or in the family environment. it would be better if it was also applied in everyday social interactions.

[Marvell1]

Moral education is the key to stopping corruption, currently many countries make departments or institutions to control corruption, but the cost for these institutions is very large and the result is that corruption is not reduced, but if the state has a long -term plan, it must be taught from an early age.

In my opinion, there will be no effective way to prevent corruption. Today, corruption in schools is bigger than any other profession, achievement disease...even the principal and teachers are corrupt, who will teach the children?

Corruption only stops when everyone has a dream life, which means that society will be equal, no longer distinguish between rich and poor, no longer compete with each other, and have full amenities for everyone...but this will never happen, so corruption never goes away.

[xSkylarx]

Moral education is the key to stopping corruption, currently many countries make departments or institutions to control corruption, but the cost for these institutions is very large and the result is that corruption is not reduced, but if the state has a long -term plan, it must be taught from an early age.

In my opinion, there will be no effective way to prevent corruption. Today, corruption in schools is bigger than any other profession, achievement disease...even the principal and teachers are corrupt, who will teach the children?

Corruption only stops when everyone has a dream life, which means that society will be equal, no longer distinguish between rich and poor, no longer compete with each other, and have full amenities for everyone...but this will never happen, so corruption never goes away.

Only pure intention, a good heart, and honesty can prevent corruption, but mostly when we say these words, those people will just laugh. I know this is very impossible because when money is involved, people will tend to find a way to get some of it if no one is looking. I hope in the next generation this will be gone. I am very hopeful about this. But as of the moment, there will still be corruption, even if we haven't seen it.

[Doan9269]

Moral education is the key to stopping corruption, currently many countries make departments or institutions to control corruption, but the cost for these institutions is very large and the result is that corruption is not reduced, but if the state has a long -term plan, it must be taught from an early age.

This same moral character start from the home where each child comes from, their must be proper orientation about the way a child is expected to live his life at home, in school or in the society, children can always remember what had been taught because they have a retentive memory, let's build up our children right from home so that they will stand out amidst corrupt individuals in any place they find themselves.