This archive report was first published on 1 October 2019.
On October 1, 2019, a disturbing video surfaced on social media, exposing the ruthless thugs of Nairobi and sparking a heated debate on the root cause of the rising crime among young people.
The video, which has been widely shared, shows a group of three young men raiding a late-night entertainment joint with blunt objects, leaving a defenseless woman beaten and the joint looted.
What's alarming is not just the heinous crime itself, but the confidence and ease with which the perpetrators carried out the attack, leaving many to wonder if they truly believe they are above the law.
Employers have come forward to lament the 'easy syndrome' that has been conditioning the youth to seek quick and easy money, often through scrupulous means. They argue that this mindset is a result of parenting that prioritizes material wealth over moral values.
Experts agree that parenting plays a significant role in shaping the behavior of young people. When parents preach the gospel of prosperity and imply that money is the ultimate goal in life, they inadvertently plant greediness and irresponsibility in their children.
Unless parenting is re-examined and reformed, the 'kamami/kadadi' parenting style will only continue to produce radicalized youth who are more focused on their own interests than on the well-being of society.
