Why You Need to Parent with Purpose

I remember a remark from my secondary school maths teacher: anyone who cannot care for a child should not give birth. At first it felt harsh, but as I grew older, I understood its truth. Today in Nigeria, parents shoulder the full weight of raising children. Communities no longer step in. You must guide your child’s education, skills, friendships and values. What you invest in them now is what you will reap later. I once knew a man in Enugu who ignored his three daughters. He spent his days drinking and chatting, while they missed school for a year. Yet he expected them to thrive without his support. Such neglect has real consequences. Be present in your child’s life. Attend school open days, discuss progress with teachers and explore skills that suit their passions. Raising a child goes beyond bringing them into the world—it means equipping them to succeed.

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