One of the major flaws in our society is the lack of control exhibited by some young people in certain setting, including school. People argue that many America youth have no morals, vision, or respect, because of a lack of religious upbringing. On the contrary, just because you want to believe "hoodlums" are not in your Church or place of worship, does not mean young people who praise God will never commit a felonious act.

Unfortunately because there is a lack of compromise between faiths in America, teaching religion in the public school system is not an option, therefore Ethics in the classroom seems to a good substitute. Also, everyone should agree that teaching Ethics in pre-school through twelfth grade would bring added value to these youths lives, and maybe lower the crime rate over a stretch of time. Ethics encompasses sound moral behavior and responsibilities an individual should follow in regards to the workplace, school, and how they conduct themselves in public and in business. Children need to know that cheating on a test is unethical and why selling drugs destroys their community, whether in suburbs or urban setting.

Ethics should be a separate class in itself. This class could cover many of the financial dilemmas that have gotten several corporate executives and ordinary citizens put in jail. A teacher could cover insider trading, falsifying corporate financials, kiting, and many other unethical decisions. Also since business will be focused upon in Ethics, one could teach business planning and entrepreneurship, while explaining the value of doing things in a honorable manner.

America needs to strive for better citizens. The future of this country is the youth, but we want to build many leaders of tomorrow, not a chosen few, which consists of the usual suspects. This world does not sit still, while we ponder what should done to reach out to more youth. A consistent dosage of Ethics throughout one's school years may be the answer to changing some of the negative and self-destructive behaviors of some of America's youth.

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