Envoy bids Botswana farewell
Friday, May 13, 2022 | 1310 Views |
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There is nothing I want more than to share my experiences with other Americans - to tell them about the wonderful friendships, adventures, people, and places that have left their indelible marks on my family and me.
Thank you, Botswana, for introducing me to Botho - a concept of mutual respect and personal responsibility for your neighbors. Thank you for sharing the beautiful Kalahari, Botswana’s blue skies, your incredible pans, and your love for cattle and farming. But my deepest gratitude goes to the wonderful people of Botswana who have welcomed me and my family and made Botswana truly special.
It is not uncommon in this part of the world for parents to actually punish their children when they show signs of depression associating it with issues of indiscipline, and as a result, the poor child will be lashed or given some kind of punishment. We have had many suicide cases in the country and sadly some of the cases included children and young adults. We need to start looking into issues of mental health with the seriousness it...