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Why sexual immorality is on the rise in our institutions

The incident that took place a few weeks ago in Nyeri town where high school students were caught red-handed making love is surprising and at the same time shocking. How did permissiveness reach this level in Africa, specifically Kenya. This is a clear indication that the morals of our society are no more and exists only on our lips. Who is to blame for all this indecency?

Do we blame the government for banning corporal punishment in our schools, parents for not playing their parental role or is it the media for the widespread accessibility of electronic gadgets? It is not a surprise when you walk into homes to find young girls adorned in skimpy dresses like Hollywood actresses and celebrities. Parents should be responsible by censoring the content that youths are exposed to.

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