Arleen Ingrid A.

Santos
Sem 2
April 5, 2018

How can we teach values in a corrupt society?

Society today has been bombarded with corruption. It is evident in almost every
institution, especially the government. Corrupt individuals had been steeling the
country’s funds profusely as if they do not have any conscience. They use the funds from
our taxes that are supposedly meant for the benefit of the public personally. It is only
used for personal gain.

Since the inauguration of President Rodrigo Duterte, corrupt individuals had been
reprimanded and put in the hands of justice. He has been brutally strict with the
implementation of rules and regulations toward a corrupt-free society. However, this
cannot happen perfectly. What can we do to enable our society still enrich its values and
decrease the rampancy of corruption in our future generations?

The greatest way to teach values in a corrupt society is by enriching the smallest
unit of our society. Parents must teach them good moral and Christian values. Values
come from how a child is raised. It does not depend on social status. The government
must conduct seminars to help parents exercise good parenting that allows them to teach
good values to their children.

Aside from good parenting, the government through the church, must teach
effective ways to bring the gospel to the people. After all, the Philippines is a Christian
country that can still be molded through God’s word and good moral values.