Therefore, I would like to propose some ideas to the minister of education, who is concerned with developing the education system to guarantee a generation of graduates who realize the importance of discipline and work. In other words, a generation that realizes that loving work is one of the main reasons for success.

These important values, which are absent in the majority of our youths as they search for jobs, cannot be taught in lectures but are gained through work experience.

Our youth should learn that Wednesday is a working day and Saturday is not an extension of the weekend. I noticed in both government and private schools that Wednesdays and Saturdays are not treated as normal working days.

If we added the many holidays we have in one year to the teaching days lost due to rains or sand storms, then the actual number of school days is far less than those in the rest of the world. I do not want to compare us with Japanese.

Reinforcing the importance of discipline and love of work must begin with role-model teachers. If teachers were careless with their timekeeping, then how can we expect our youths to respect the importance of coming to work on time?

We should focus on the importance of the teacher. Many years ago, teachers were devoting all their time to teaching. Their focus was not diverted toward the stock market or their real-estate business, unlike the teachers we see today. He was well prepared before he went to class and the quality of his lessons was constantly scrutinized by education inspectors who visited schools regularly.

Elementary and middle school graduates were able to read and write without mistakes, unlike present day university and higher education graduates who commit silly grammar mistakes.

The Ministry of Education had several plans in progress to develop education. Priority, however, should be given to developing discipline among students and increasing school activities, as well as teaching them how important it is to help others and love work.

Finally, I suggest to the ministry to include in the curriculum vocational subjects that aim to teach elementary and secondary students skills. These could include how to fix mobile phones, PCs, and cars.

I am sure the idea of instilling a work culture in students at a young age will be welcomed by the General Organization of Vocational Education.

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