Times Of Swaziland: PROTECT THE YOUTH

PROTECT THE YOUTH
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The Editor on 13/02/2019 02:11:00


Sir,
Last Friday our great King opened the 11th Parliament and he delivered a very
specific and encouraging speech. Briefly, he said something about the youth; it
being the future of the nation.
But, as I see it, I don’t think the youth of today actually understands how
valuable they are, how precious their existence is and how the whole nation is
‘depending’ on them. Looking at the way they behave, you ask yourself if we
as a country have a future.
Their dress code, especially the females, is sickening. Clothes are meant to
cover the whole body but with them, it’s the direct opposite. If it’s not
their half exposed breasts, it’s their totally exposed legs and stomachs.
Guide
You then wonder if the parents or guardians who are meant to protect and guide
the youth actually care. Do they take time to check on their children’s dress
code when they leave home? You also find our precious youth loitering in towns
from early in  the morning until sunset and again, you wonder if the parents
ever worry about the whereabouts of their children, especially during weekends.
You also find them in every drinking hole around, imbibing alcohol and smoking.
Letting your child leave home for no valid reason exposes them to many dangerous
activities; early sex, pregnancies and drug abuse. Parents and guardians,
let’s protect our children, the young people.
Asande Nkambule