For decades parents were viewed as the core arsenal of their children's protection. Oftentimes one was reminded to be strict more so in shielding their beloved daughters.
It was not only left for the fathers but the brothers also strengthened the "perimeter wall" around their sisters in collaboration with the societal authorities to ensure no "stray dog" accessed their dear sisters.
This earned society dignity as no man would dare stand the shame accompanied by beatings from the brothers of the women they admired.
This dedication does not mean that the society at that point was a sacred environment free from hot-blooded fellows. They existed. It is only that their urge to remain morally dignified superseded their ego.
Our present society is the opposite of this, it has transitioned from bad to worse, making it a man-eat-man habitat. The air is filled with filthy news of immorality that if you happen to miss one today, it is most probably because you are unable to access or to comprehend all world languages.
It is this sudden negative transformation that taps my attention. As a youth mentor, I take this efficacious moment to remind ourselves that we are at the periphery of leading a moral life, and to make a change, we have to look at the power of will; a willing mind is bound to prosper.
Ego-centrism has consumed our humanity. We have become so individualistic that what hurts you is my pride. If we could be willing to demolish this feeling and care for each other, we would make a step forward.
Until we find it our own duty to help the young generation realise their expensively acquired jewel of self esteem and dignity without thinking whether he or she is your child, we will brood the so called sponsors who lure our young girls and boys with largesse in their left hand while the right hand carries poisonous scorpions.
To parents, make your children understand their family status as early as possible. Don't wait until they are teens for there are wolves.
