Chief Urges Husbands to Help Raise Children
A traditional chief has called on husbands to take an active role in child upbringing, arguing that parenting should be a shared responsibility and not left solely to women. He emphasized the societal benefits of balanced family roles and joint caregiving. What We FoundDuring a durbar held in the Eastern Region on July 24, 2025, the chief expressed concern about the increasing pressure on mothers who singlehandedly raise children while fathers remain distant. He described this imbalance as detrimental to family health and child development. The chief urged men to be emotionally and physically present in their children’s lives—not just as providers, but as nurturers. He stated, “Helping your wife raise the kids is not weakness—it is wisdom.” He also criticized long-standing patriarchal norms that place child-rearing solely on mothers, calling for cultural reform and family counseling programs through churches, […]
