Dottin: Families are in crisis

“Some people may refuse to go to the courts to resolve issues. One of the spouses may not have enough money to pay a lawyer to fast track the matter so there are several issues and I don’t think we should just jump and arrive at a conclusion to what the Chief Justice said. Let us do a comprehensive research that is required.” Dottin continued, “I think we need to do a lot more research before we arrive at conclusions.

There is a shift in values.

We continue to experience a cultural shift in values but, I believe that cultural shift continues to hurt us.” Dottin said that he is seeing more and more single parents in society and a lot of young people are out of control.

He said there has been a significant increase in the acceptance of responsibility by churches and counsellors.

“I know a number of churches have been involved.

Our church has a marriage enrichment programme that is seeking to bring families together...”