What children see is what they mirror

THE Editor: It is sad to see that young people have to take such drastic measures for the heads of government, and society on a whole, to address the issues that affect their children and themselves.

These young people will be the foundation for the next generation; if they are not educated properly they will be incapable of sculpting and molding themselves. This clay will be feeble and this nation’s enrichment will not prevail or be endorsed. Young people throw tantrums so they can be heard and the people of society argue about their morals and values and create a mist of impropriety; so much so, that young people become confused and the messages become fragmented and they seek to develop their own methodologies and test them.  Hence the reason HIV/AIDS and the other dormant diseases prevail. 

In this profound society, with a variety of cultures, we fail to elevate and elate the young people despite their shortcomings.  I understand the need to practice chastity, but say that to the religious leaders who engage in profanity.  What a magnificent example set for youths to take heed from. They say one thing with their mouths and contradict by actions.  I am left too confused and shattered to listen to any god-spoken words that spill from their mouth. The vital institutions that should shape this nation all take a back seat:  the pseudo-Ministries of Health and Education, not to mention TTUTA.  Where is the probity, the oath that our educators should uphold? Education is the foundation and backbone of a child’s life, but yet still Sexuality Education is denied.  What children see is what they mirror. Let’s try to reflect positive values by listening to others’ views and not opposing. Let knowledge prevail.

Abinta Clarke
Port-of-Spain