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Celebrities › Re: Pato Laments, Opens Up On What Adult Film Actors Really Earn In Nigeria by Davehasmadeit(m): 7:45pm On Sep 12
Eba50:
Those girls i pity them, like maami igagbo, ladygold. Tall lizzy, juliet simon.na who wan maryy them
See as you sabi them. I guess you dey steady for xxxx
Family › Re: Rethinking Child Discipline by Davehasmadeit(op): 7:32pm On Aug 24
Food for thought. This article is worth being in the front page. Every family, school and political office holders need to read and digest this article for a better Nigeria.
Family › Rethinking Child Discipline by Davehasmadeit(op): 7:29pm On Aug 24
For centuries, African societies have often been labelled as backward, underdeveloped, “Third World,” or somehow lagging behind the evolution of humanity. While these labels are deeply rooted in historical, economic, political, and colonial narratives, we must also be courageous enough to examine the systems within our own societies that continue to shape our progress—or hold us back.

One of the most fundamental places to begin is how we raise our children.

For generations, the African child has been raised within a culture where discipline is too often confused with punishment. Flogging, hitting, humiliation, intimidation, and fear have been normalised as legitimate tools for correcting children. In many homes, schools, and social institutions, obedience has been valued more than understanding, and silence has been mistaken for respect.

But a child who is constantly afraid of punishment does not necessarily become disciplined. Sometimes, that child simply becomes afraid to think, speak, question, or make mistakes.

We must begin to move away from a culture of fear and towards a culture of understanding, accountability, communication, and positive discipline. Flogging and physical punishment should have no place in our homes, schools, or institutions. Children should be corrected without being broken, guided without being humiliated, and disciplined without being made to feel worthless.

We need to raise children who are confident enough to ask questions, courageous enough to challenge ideas, intelligent enough to think critically, emotionally secure enough to express themselves, and creative enough to imagine possibilities beyond what already exists.

A society that punishes curiosity will eventually produce adults who are afraid to innovate. A society that discourages questioning will struggle to challenge outdated systems. And a society that teaches children to obey without understanding may produce citizens who follow the status quo even when the status quo is failing them.

Perhaps one of the greatest transformations Africa needs is not merely economic or political—it is psychological and educational.

We must rethink what we call discipline. We must rethink what we call respect. We must rethink what we consider good parenting and effective teaching.

The African child does not need less discipline; the African child needs better discipline. Discipline that builds character rather than fear. Discipline that teaches responsibility rather than submission. Discipline that develops emotional intelligence rather than emotional suppression.

If we truly want a more innovative, confident, intelligent, expressive, and progressive generation, then we must be willing to let go of methods that belong to the past and embrace approaches that prepare children for the future.

The future of Africa is sitting in our classrooms, homes, and playgrounds today. How we raise those children will determine the kind of society they build tomorrow.

David Agama (ABAT)

Romance › Re: The Internet Is Teaching Young People Some Very Dangerous Lessons About Love by Davehasmadeit(m): 5:30pm On Aug 22
Modern day relationship is soiled
Health › Re: Why Do People Suddenly Slump/Collapse In Public? by Davehasmadeit(m): 6:38am On Aug 22
Health is wealth, take good care of yourself
Phones › Re: Countries With Most Affordable Data Prices Per 1 Gigabyte by Davehasmadeit(m): 9:02pm On Aug 17
Big fat lie
Health › Re: Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo Becomes Deadliest In Country’s History by Davehasmadeit(m): 9:11am On Aug 17
When will humanity ever be at peace?
Sports › Re: Renovation Ongoing At Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium For 2026 National Sports Festival by Davehasmadeit(m): 7:32am On Aug 16
National sport festival should be held every year as usual. The unity of Nigeria is attainable through the sport festival.
Sports › Re: George Ilenikhena Chooses Nigeria After Talks With Eric Chelle by Davehasmadeit(m): 7:02am On Aug 16
Okay sir, I agree with your age, You are 19 sir.
Romance › Re: Some Hookup Ladies May Be Sex Addicts Pretending Its All About Money by Davehasmadeit(m): 8:28pm On Aug 14
dollytino4real:
short time 4 wetin broshuh
No be you sey you dey into hook-up?
Romance › Re: Some Hookup Ladies May Be Sex Addicts Pretending Its All About Money by Davehasmadeit(m): 2:12pm On Aug 13
dollytino4real:
be grand ma
How much for short time?
I am in Abuja.
Romance › Re: Some Hookup Ladies May Be Sex Addicts Pretending Its All About Money by Davehasmadeit(m): 5:30am On Aug 13
dollytino4real:
Yes, addiction com dey bring cash na plus plus for the addictor
Be like sey u too dey into hook-up
Business › Re: Lagos Commissions Middle-level Food Hub At Pen Cinema, Agege by Davehasmadeit(m): 5:25am On Aug 13
If we get this kin thing everywhere for this country, this country go better in few years to come
Celebrities › Re: Tonto Dikeh Officially Launches Her Church In Abuja (video) by Davehasmadeit(m): 5:53pm On Aug 10
She is not a bizness girl, "she is a business girl"
Crime › Re: Father Pulls Out Gun On Girl Fighting His Daughter In Their Neighborhood (VIDEO) by Davehasmadeit(m): 9:41pm On Aug 07
Na craze world be this o
Crime › Re: Rescued Woro Community Residents Arrive In Ilorin (Video) by Davehasmadeit(m): 9:39pm On Aug 07
Nigeria happened to all of us
Politics › Re: 2027: I Don’t See Obi-Kwankwaso Going Anywhere – Primate Ayodele by Davehasmadeit(m): 1:57pm On Aug 04
Samirana360:
Na only fools dey take this one seriously
You don't know what you are saying, my guy. Primate Ayodele has been in the forefront of political prophesies since the early 2000's. I have seen many of his prophesies come to pass. I remembered he successfully prophesied the emergence of Boko Haram in Nigeria.
Foreign Affairs › Re: Fetus Found Among The Ruins Of A Deadly Israeli Strike On Gaza (Graphic Video) by Davehasmadeit(m): 4:19pm On Aug 03
It is stupid of any christian to support this senseless Israeli killings.
Travel › Re: Pilot Reveals What He Sees During Takeoff - Stunning Cockpit View Of An Airplane by Davehasmadeit(m): 9:05pm On Aug 02
Opoh
Family › Re: My Marriage Is Two Months Old & I Am Already Considering Divorce Says Wife by Davehasmadeit(m): 7:00pm On Aug 02
The wise one's should leave marriage for we the foolish one's. Marriage is not for the wise.
Dating And Meet-up Zone › Re: Guys Drop Ur Number And Let The Ladies Call (hook Up Someone Pls) by Davehasmadeit(m): 3:59pm On Aug 02
I am David, call me on 09167852805. Let's go down for a ride
Sports › Re: Nwankwo Kanu Celebrates His 50th Birthday Today by Davehasmadeit(m): 6:28pm On Aug 01
I thought he was like 60 year old
Politics › Re: I Feel Irritated By Peter Obi's Interview With Seun- Aisha Yesufu by Davehasmadeit(m): 7:22pm On Jul 27
Las las, peter Obi cannot solve Nigeria's problem.
Politics › Re: Rufai Oseni Pissed Off Over Peter Obi's Interview by Davehasmadeit(m): 7:18pm On Jul 27
I love Rufai Useni. He just showed that he is unbiased
Pets › Re: Woman Left Speechless After Talking Bird Tries To Communicate With Her Dog (vid) by Davehasmadeit(m): 4:27am On Jul 26
If na Nigerian dog, him don see better meat like this o
Education › Re: World’s Smallest University Campus With Only 3 Classrooms by Davehasmadeit(m): 4:18am On Jul 26
As far as the basic knowledge is passed, the university is good to go
Celebrities › Re: All People See Online Is Character, I’m More Mature Privately — Peller by Davehasmadeit(m): 1:18am On Jul 20
It is funny how women fall in love with immature guys,
Javis is a typical example.
Health › Re: After Birth: The Injury No One Talks About by Davehasmadeit(m): 10:09am On Jul 19
Nothing special, all female animals go through the same pain and eventual healing.
If y'all keep bringing up this topic, women will either be scared of childbirth or feel society owes them everything.
Christianity Etc › Re: Pornography And The Brain (picture) by Davehasmadeit(m): 9:41am On Jul 19
Porn and masturbation is the hardest addiction to quit, but with God, all things are possible.
Sports › Re: Mbappe Becomes The Highest Goal Scorer In World Cup History by Davehasmadeit(m): 9:30am On Jul 19
Mbape is unarguably the best forward of this generation
Crime › Re: Orire Kidnapping: FG Arraigns Three Suspects In Court by Davehasmadeit(m): 5:08pm On Jul 17
Ohh, my black race

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