Caroline Mutoko Shares a Sobering Explanation on The Madness At Masaku Sevens

By Elizabeth Benu,

In the recent Masaku 7s saga there was a query on whether the photos doing rounds online would affect a job seekers probability of landing a job.

Various thoughts were aired about the issue. Beth Wanjira, HR personnel at Corporate Staffing Services felt that the photos should not pose a problem for Kenyan young people and they should not be judged according to the photos doing rounds. She also added that being a party animal is not wrong so long as the candidate can balance their social life and work life and show commitment to work.

Isaac Murithi opined that what one does with their personal time is totally their business and if there is no direct association of the individual with a company they work for then it is ok for the individual to have fun.

Yvonne on the other hand shared a different perspective. She said, “If I was on an interview panel and one of them showed up, I think my mind would be made up. If I am hiring someone to represent my company….I need someone with integrity and some moral restraint.”

Joseph Gitonga urged people to do things with tomorrow I mind.

In response to this saga, Caroline Mutoko shares her opinion about the matter.

“I ventured that most of those pictured seemed to be over the age of 18 and hence well able to make their own decisions and live by them. These young girls and boys happily posed for the pictures and even seemed to enjoy the attention. Without caring if their parents would be angry or hurt.” she says

“In an era where people are becoming more individualistic and busy, parents are abdicating this responsibility to the school, the state and the church, and of course the media. The media doesn’t control what your children consume, have access to or even consider to be right. .

Carol says that while material provision and education are necessary, they do not define a “parent”. She adds that more than just the survival of a child, one should also be concerned about the life of the child by developing the child’s character, values and personhood.

“No matter what, children see their parents or guardians as role models. “, she adds. “Whether a person is moral or immoral, assertive or easily influenced, positive in outlook or negative and cynical is largely dependent on their upbringing.”

A parent’s presence and involvement or lack contributes greatly to how children develop into adults. It is not about leaving the duty to the teachers, religious leaders or the media.

She feels that the saga happened because the children were not taught and the right values not modeled. This leads to children never been able to overcome the many worldviews out there crying out for their attention, yes even in the media.

“Without a moral compass and anchor, children will grow up believing in whatever seems right to them or worse, go with whatever that makes them feel good.” She says

She concludes saying that Children are the karma of their parents.

What do you think?

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