Morality Training

One of the benefits of the Japanese school system is the huge emphasis they put on morality training in their schools.

All too often I heard in America that children just have no respect for anyone, their classmates, their teachers and in some cases, even their parents; but no where in the American school system is simple morality taught to children. It could be due to the various religions in America that are supposed to teach them morality and values, but more often than not, they do not.

In Japan, though, things are different. All children are taught how to treat other people with respect beginning at an early age. Not only that, but how they treat their fellow students and teachers are actually figured into their grades. Your child could ace every single test but if he treats the rest of the class and teachers like garbage, his overall grade will suffer. I think this is awesome. Too often we hear stories of that braniac kid who treats his classmates and teachers like they are all idiots. Well, in Japan that kid might get a C no matter how smart he or she is.

Although, I wonder if a child who isn't too bright might get a good score just because he knows how to kiss ass.