‘IF parents were playing their roles in the development of children, our jails would not be overcrowded with young people.
‘Most young people who are serving jail sentences are there because of the way we brought them up.
‘In most cases, as parents we have failed our children by rejecting them as parents.’
This is the viewpoint of Thando Hadebe, Coordinator for Business Network at Truevine Community Church.
Hadebe was addressing the community of Iniwe Reserve during the handover of school uniforms by Faith Hope and Love (FHL) organisation, held last week at Iniwe Primary School.
She said there were many abused children who have no one to listen to, because of rejection by their parents.
Hadebe’s sentiments were echoed by the founder of FHL, Thembisa Blose, who herself who grew up under difficult conditions and grew up in a children’s home.
She appealed to parents to support their kids.
‘Parents should always remember that a happy child holds a better future, but positive minds holds a great future.
‘With this project, I wanted to do what they did for me at the children’s home, when I was still a child.
‘Since founding this organisation seven years ago, my main objective has been to promote ubuntu and Christian values.
‘We seek to reach the most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities, especially children and youth, while expanding our educational offerings and wellness services.’
Blose handed over school bags and uniforms to most needy learners of Iniwe Primary School.
‘We thank the sponsors who made this day a success and look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship.
‘We thank Boxer for pledging to support the school with nutrition, and Mondi for adopting the school as well as RBCT for providing shoes for all learners.
‘We also thank the NYDA for providing sanitary pads and Foskor for pledging to donate a maths kit,’ she said.
