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36 Kata kata cartoon magazine Issue 16 NOV 2017 www.katakata.org
LETTERS Dear Aunt Silvia, Aunt Silvia I am a great fan of yours. Thank you for your ever encouraging pieces of advice for the readers. I have recently been facing a big challenge. I am a single father with two teenagers, a boy, and girl. Unfortunately, my wife died of cancer some five years ago; so I am the one raising up the kids. Contrary to the family and friend’s advice, I don’t want to have another woman in my life – at least not – till my kids have grown up. Now that my daughter is reaching the puberty stage, I am worried and sometimes confused whether to enlighten her on sex education or just keep quiet, in view of the fact that such a topic is not mostly being discussed here in Africa. I feel uncomfortable when she asks me questions in that area. What is your advice? Yours, Wilson ( Harbel, Liberia) QUOTES “Well, it seems to me that the best relationships - the ones that last - are frequently the ones that are rooted in friendship. You know, one day you look at the person and you see something more than you did the night before. Like a switch has been flicked somewhere. And the person who was just a friend is... suddenly the only person you can ever imagine yourself with.” -Gillian Anderson Dear Wilson, Please do accept my condolences on the death of your wife. Furthermore, you definitely have my big congratulations on the giant steps you have taken towards giving your children the best chance for their future. You have made a good choice. Interestingly, you mentioned you have two teenagers, a boy, and girl, but your question centered on your daughter; I was just wondering if you think sex education is equally not necessary for your son. Regardless, I do understand your dilemma – especially in your attempt to satisfy both the social and cultural demands. Based on statistics available, the rate of teenage pregnancy, abortion, venereal disease is much lower in the Western world than in Third world countries like those in Africa – despite the belief in many quarters that the West is “spoiled,” especially in view of their liberal attitude and openness towards sex. The big question is why do we have a less teenage pregnancy, abortion etc in the West than in Africa? In as such as I am a supporter of African culture, one must not ignore the obvious realities. The knowledge they say is power. On the other hand, ignorance cannot only be dangerous, it is, to a certain extent, a big disease. Ignorance creates false belief, which could be dangerous. Often, many of our kids are exposed to danger due to lack of knowledge. You hear about unwanted pregnancy, sexual advances, intimidations and deadly abortion practices and so on. Most of these happen simply because of limited information or knowledge. them to make right decisions in life. Denying them of this vital education can be counterproductive. On the other hand, I am not saying you should encourage your children to be wild. No! Children can be brought up having good knowledge of sex education without necessarily being wayward. Definitely, I know most daughters (again, as mentioned above, sex education is not only meant for girls; boys need it as well) are more comfortable discussing intimate or sex r-related issues with their mum, you should, as a single father, create a relaxed atmosphere between you and your children, so that such a discussion will be received without fear or embarrassment. The worst thing that could happen is when children hide things from their parents due to fear. The same fear could lead them to make grave mistakes. Encourage them to ask questions, rather than fearfully taking an irrational decision that can ruin their future. For sure, you need to draw a line between openness and not crossing the border. Yes, you could be open to your children to help them not to make wrong decisions in life, and at the same time, maintain your African cultural borders. Good luck, Wilson. Yours, Sex education is not only meant for girls; boys need it as well” www.katakata.org I strongly believe children should be Aunt Silvia taught sex education in order to empower NOV 2017 Issue 16 Kata kata cartoon magazine 37
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