Now i am convinced that it is not just me feeling the need for a change in our society afterall and that is a relief because the more of the problems we see, the higher the possibilities of looking for a solution or embracing the solution others might bring to the table.............i am talking about the fact that in the past one week or so i have watched on the TV, a serious clamour for better parenting and the need to be more involved in our kids lives.
First, it was Mrs. Fashola conveying a meeting of professionals from all works of life to discuss, which was impressive because she also had young people in the house to bare their minds on their expectation of parenting.
Then i watched a certain program which have Mona Mathew (Shoe Designer) and Agatha Amata of Inside Out also discussing literarily the same topic. So it turns out that everyone is kind of concerned about the younger generation and worried about the trend of things.
For me this is very fascinating because i can clearly see that my trying to deal with young adult and teenagers issues is not what exist in mind alone or something i made up....(thank God!). But the big question is how does this problem get solved?.....i have to give it to Mrs. Fashola for at least featuring some youth in her forum (didn't see a lot of teenagers there, but i can almost understand why not!).
For a minute though, i wondered how many people sat in that meeting as parents or guardian wanting a solution to an evident problem or attended because it was a political gathering and you had to be there because it was convened by our First Lady.......i dont know, but i am just saying. Everyone can say all they want about the problems of parenting including me but those who will succeed are the one who would not just talk about it because talk is cheap but will take an action towards gaining understanding,being honest with themselves and working hard to ensure the best for their ward. I know it sounds like what every parent will do but ask yourself this simple question and remember to be as honest as can be.......when last did i take an action that gave me a new understanding of handling my kids and can i pinpoint exactly what that action did to our relationship (by relationship, i mean your ward too).
After all said, it is evident that the issue of parenting is more than just raising your kids the way you were raised or the way your friend raises his/her own or what the culture prescribes (unless it is practical), but a sincere look into ourselves and the interpretation that we project from our action which our kids see and would pick rather than the 'valuable lessons' we teach them when we talk.
Speaking of which, i should share something about 'Soundtracks' with you the next time i write, so sure it will put your mind to work on some important issues in your parenting techniques......and lest i forget, please look out for the upcoming event 'The Big Screen & You', a workshhop on media realities of this generation......handbills and advert will be out soon and it promises to be absolutely rewarding!
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