Cordelia Pam: Dear Boy-child "You are seen. Your emotions and ideas are valid"
While sharing a recent feature on the girl-child, a reader commented, "What about the boys?". I paused before reacting because I was guilty, like some of us. Many conversations rightly focus on girls because of the unique challenges they face. However, this can sometimes leave important conversations about boys in the background. Just a few weeks ago, some students from a school were in a viral sign-out video that sparked questions about who is to blame for the moral laxity in society. The incident also raised questions about mentorship, values and the kind of guidance many young boys receive both at home and in school. In fact, it was the audacity of the students while doing wrong that got to me. This is just one of the many cases. It draws back to the boy-child neglect. The place of a father figure cannot be overemphasised. Morally upright children are a product of good upbringing. We can't nurture the girls alone and leave the boys to fate. It is a joint effort. In ...
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