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Modern parents,stop bringing up brats!

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The current breed of parents have failed. Most are too engrossed in their careers, while others, in the name of modernity, have tainted the noble responsibility bestowed on them. This responsibility goes beyond just provision.

Stories of children as young as nine years abusing drugs and engaging in ‘sexcapades’ have left many wondering what has become of the young generation. It all boils down to the kind of upbringing these children have had. As a child, my lived by the dictum “spare the rod and spoil the child.

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