Youth / OPINION : Morals, Values and Ethics: What Is the Role of Our Schools?

MONICA RODGRIGUEZ

Junior, 16, Dominguez High School

Today in our society the young grow up very rapidly. They think they know all there is to know. In reality they act immature and often very disrespectful. Many students in our schools are frightened when they discover that there will be a test in one of their classes. The mere thought of studying hard allows temptation to enter their minds. Therefore, the only place to turn is to cheating. This may be just a sign of lack of ethics and morals, or maybe the person doesn’t know any better. Nevertheless, at this point, the school should pick up where the parents finished or never started.

I realize many teen-agers in particular do not like to have to study for every single test. I know, because I for one turn blue when my teachers say, “Test on Monday.” Right away the thought of canceling my social plans to study causes me to shrivel up. At that moment, I admit, I think of cheating, but then I realize I’m only cheating myself.

This is something that my parents taught me. It should be customary for parents to teach their children morals and ethics. Then again we have those few who aren’t responsible enough to do that much, or those who simply don’t have enough time to teach their children.

During these hard times, parents don’t spend quality time with their children. If the parents don’t spend time with their children, this means they won’t inspire them to use proper morals.

These are just some of the many reasons (ethics and morals) should be taught in school. It will not only encourage good, but it will also show that someone cares enough to make them into better people.