Adekemi Oluseyi Kolapo
I had an interesting gist with my siblings today.Actually first time in a long time.We were discussing how students are failing anyhow in secondary schools these days.My elder sister made mention of more than 5 cases of students whose parents are unavailable. Giving instances of how parents in search of the so called "greener pasture" leave the upbringing of their children to grandparents and house helps. The schools are not also helping matters with employing teachers who can hardly teach themselves.
I was able to pick out some things: 1.Parents are selfish.They allow their differences to affect the children emotionally and in other spheres.Parents fight at will,affecting their children psychologically and emotionally.They also should know that the needs of the child are beyond material wants alone.So many children are molested,yet the children are dying in silence with no one to talk to.
2.Schools should endeavour to employ teachers who are capable and not in panic.Schools should also look at how they can be part of a child's growth process asides teaching.Teachers should please be more attentive to personal needs of students.Have heard funny stories from students when I became close to them.
3.Religious houses should also endeavour to help.They are not just their to teach about spirituality alone but the total needs of the family.There are families going through issues but when you keep shouting about their spiritual needs alone,they will hardly use it since there is no balance in the home front.
4.The government should also review working conditions for parents.It will help stem parents being far away from their kids all in the name of jobs.Educational curriculum should also be reviewed to meet up to international standards.More counsellors should also be provided for the family and kids. In all,I believe we can have a sane society if we all can work towards it.
Thank you for reading.
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