Without the support of the German people there would be no one capable of enforcing Hitler's laws and spreading his ideology. It was in this sense that the Hitler Youth played an important role. Although a strong work ethic was embodied in German adults in the early stages of Nazi Germany, it was actually passed on and instilled in German children through the teachings of youth groups. These children who were taught to work as hard as possible for their country made major contributions to the German economy as they grew up and worked in factories and worked countless hours to increase production. The children who were part of the Hitler Youth knew nothing other than to follow Hitler's will and were trained to be intolerant of opposition, Hitler had virtually no problem forming a security system that eliminated anyone who opposed them. Furthermore, since all members of the SS were members of the Hitler Youth, this meant that his police force was also fully committed to his cause. This was extremely important politically because any kind of political competition was simply eradicated from his