Shaping young minds about the law

Liao Liangyu, a 16-year-old high school student from Chongqing in Southwest China, shared that his grandfather's background working in the court system nurtured his legal awareness from a young age.

"I was taught basic concepts like theft being a crime when I was in kindergarten," Liao said. "During my second year of middle school, I studied legal provisions in the political science class for almost an entire semester."

Yang said that the integration of legal knowledge into textbooks and student life has greatly improved over the past decade. However, there's still a long way to go in terms of depth and nationwide coverage. For example, Huang pointed out that there's a common misconception that seeking a lawyer's assistance is equivalent to filing a lawsuit.

Meng, as a high school student, recognizes that the importance of legal knowledge varies in different life stages. "Currently, understanding laws that protect minors is crucial, while labor laws may be more prioritized in my life after I enter the workforce."

Liao believes that both society and individual citizens share the responsibility of acquiring legal knowledge and fostering legal awareness.

"China operates based on the rule of law. Society must offer proper guidance and a positive environment. I also believe it's a citizen's duty to take the initiative to familiarize themselves with the law. The foundation of law enforcement lies with the people, regardless of their age or background," said Liao.