From boot camps to academic tyrant: Ten types of parents during school holidays

Uniforms disappear, alarm clocks go silent, and suddenly parents are forced to confront the small humans they've been outsourcing to teachers for an entire term (Photo: iStock)

School holidays in Kenya are not just a break for students; they are a full-blown season of drama, survival, and unexpected character development for parents. The moment schools close, households transform overnight. Uniforms disappear, alarm clocks go silent, and suddenly parents are forced to confront the small humans they've been outsourcing to teachers for an entire term. What follows is a fascinating display of parenting styles, ranging from admirable discipline to pure "acha tu" energy. If you've grown up in a Kenyan home, or are currently living in one, these types will feel painfully familiar.

1. The don't care

This one checked out emotionally sometime in 2015. Whether his son wakes up at 6 am or 2 pm, he is unmoved. As long as his child is not in jail or trending for the wrong reasons, life continues. Meals? "Kuna chakula kwa fridge, jipangie my friend." Structure? It's optional for him. He strongly believes holidays are for everyone to take a rest, not only for the child, but for him as well.