Opinion

In most African homes however, when people are asked to regulate how much responsibility to give to a child, they think the children are being lazy. The pressure to be perfect fronts every decision they are about to make. It has to be spotless since those after them are watching and could pick a leaf. Not many really make an effort to check up on them. 

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It’s often portrayed as an ideal way to connect and intentionally get to know someone on a deeper level to determine if they’re a suitable partner for a long-term, committed relationship, leading to marriage.

Many men who become fathers today grew up without positive father figures. This absence of good role models often leads to difficulties in parenting. Without examples of nurturing and supportive fatherhood, some men lack the knowledge or understanding of how to effectively care for and guide their children. This gap can sometimes result in harmful behaviours, including harshness or abuse, as negative patterns from their own childhoods are repeated.

In the realm of social theory, few concepts have ignited as much discussion as the Broken Window Theory. First conceived by social scientists James Q. Wilson and George Kelling in 1982, the theory posits that visible signs of disorder and minor misbehavior in a neighborhood can pave the way for a surge in petty and more serious crimes. This theory, which originated in the West, has found its way into Uganda’s societal landscape, prompting contemplation on its applicability and relevance in the African context.

We are a few weeks away from the end of the second term. The majority of schools have already had midterm exams, and the end-of-term exams are just around the corner. Do you know how your child performs in class?

The media ecosystem thrives in Kampala, Uganda, with a myriad of channels, both online and offline, that try to inform, educate, entertain, and campaign for democracy. The media plays an important part in the lives of ordinary Ugandans, with over 200 radio stations, 30 TV channels, and a handful of newspapers. Appreciation for their work, on the other hand, remains a complex and multidimensional subject.

In the era of social media, conversations about DNA testing have become increasingly prevalent. Many men have been shocked to discover that their presumed biological children may not be their own.