So often people go through life focused the challenges they face and adhering to providing probable solution to ensure that their lives become better but even in this pursuit of happiness some find themselves in the same place. Living in Kibera poses dynamic challenges that frustrates the institute family to an extent that raising children is an occupation done unconsciously. Raising children to a very large extent predestines the future of any minor, the challenges we face in Kibera is because of these gaps in society.
Fathers and father figures are feared more than respected while building relationship with them is so difficult. Mothers and mother figures are responsible for the household and the wellbeing of the children although this isn’t it entirely, mothers are meant to find other means to bring food to the table. Mothers embark on starting small business that can help provide for the family. And because the two most critical people in a Childs life are busy trying to solve day to day problems they overlook the power and influence of parenting.
Children suffer identity crises as result of the gaps we now find in society. Surrounded by poverty, violence, lack, drug, abuse a child cannot help but ask these question “who am l? Why me? Who cares?” Question that shape the self-esteem of any person and reinforce their self -worth.
The responsibility is passed down automatically to the institute of educate were teachers are meant to mold a child’s character and develop their mind through helping them understand information. School in kibera like many other school are interested in academic development more than nurturing child to understand who they are.
