Parents urged to step up as students delinquency escalates
Monday, July 03, 2023 | 280 Views |

Dr Jongman
The issue of drugs, alcohol and teenage pregnancy among school-aged children is a growing concern that demands immediate attention. As a result, parents can no longer blame COVID-19 for children’s academic failures.
While many factors contribute to this problem, it is crucial to acknowledge the significant role parents play in shaping their children’s behaviour and should be held accountable for their children’s involvement in these matters.
Botswana for the longest time was known for her virulent peace with family being an enviable institution.As the media, we are also scared to be incessantly reporting on these bloody scenes where women are brutally murdered and worse, sometimes in front of their children and loved ones. Yes, we have reported cases where men were also brutally murdered by their loved ones, but such cases are a drop in the ocean.For the past two weeks, Botswana was...