The past week has been full of concern and confusion. The one question on many people's minds is what really is going on with the children of this generation?
One horrifying story is of a group of teen girls leaving home in the pretex of going for a sleepover only for them to be found in a house partying. They have been sponsored with clothes, food and alcohol.
Others have been hosted for a birthday party but it ended up being an orgy. Cops found a lot of alcohol, weed and used condoms in this particular house. According to the story, the mother of one of the children was aware her son was having a polite birthday party but it turned out messy without her knowledge. Kindly note these are children between the age of 14-17 years old.
Kamene and Jalas are also concerned and their question is what is going on? What is it that teenagers are going through that needs attention?
Speaking on The Morning Kiss, the one thing the duo brought out was that some parents have neglected their duty.
"You take your children to clubs that have trampolines and swimming pools. There you will meet kina Jalas drinking in the bar all in the name of there is a swimming pool. Go to a nice restaurant to a club please." Jalang'o said
Kamene also added that partaking in alcohol and other form of enjoyment in front of your children is what is making it okay for them to do the same.
"Also parents need to be parents. You have sijui a boyfriend number 3 uncle sijui who has come home and you are drinking and smoking shisha in front of them. You can not expose our children to this kind of lifestyle. Do not do half parenting because the price is too high. If you can't parent, then take them to ushago."
Adding that in a household there needs to be boundaries.
"My parents did not hide alcohol from me. They were not locked in a cabinet or anything but they made sure we know that it is not for us at all! And we obeyed because we knew the consequences were serious."
Jalang'o who is a father was clear that parties are never held in the presence of his children.
"For me, if I have a party at home I make sure my children have gone they are nowhere around that environment. Just take your parenting duty seriously please."
Kamene is not yet a parent and she said some of these reasons are why she does not want children. So much stress that comes with raising a child in this generation.
