Why structure is your child's greatest security

Why structure is your child’s greatest security (Photo: iStock)

In the outskirts of Ngong town, Jerusha Otieno, a single mother to Jayden and Aliana, counts down minutes as the two pre-teens linger over breakfast. One shoe is missing, and a school bag is half-packed. There are tears – not dramatic, just tired.

Somewhere between brushing teeth and finding socks, frustration rises. It is not that the child does not understand the rules. It is that the body is still adjusting. Across the country, similar scenes play out. These moments often feel like failure. However, experts say they are part of the transition.