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Kenya MP Warns Parents on Teen Risks
Kenyan MP urges parents to protect children from teen pregnancies, drug abuse and child labor during school holidays.
In brief
Kenyan MP urges parents to protect children from teen pregnancies, drug abuse and child labor during school holidays. Kenyan MP Stephen Mogaka warns parents to supervise children during school holidays to prevent teenage pregnancies, drug abuse and child labor. Originally reported by Allafrica.
MP Stephen Mogaka's Warning
Kenyan MP Stephen Mogaka urges parents to supervise children during long school holidays.
“i want to urge all parents to take care of their children during this long holiday”
Teen Pregnancy Risks
Teen pregnancies rise during holidays and delay girls' education and future prospects.
“a child who gets pregnant while still in school has their future delayed”
Drug Abuse Concerns
Bhang and alcohol are easily available among school children causing drug abuse.
“drug abuse is destroying our youth bhang alcohol and other substances are easily available”
Child Labor Warning
Children sent to tea farms and quarries for school fees violate their rights and harm education.
“do not send your children to pick tea or work in quarries during this holiday in the name of looking for school fees”
Parental Responsibility
Parents must monitor children's activities and friends to prevent risky behavior.
“parents you must monitor your children know their friends search their pockets check their phones”
Community Protection
Chiefs, churches and neighbors must work together to protect children during holidays.
“child protection is not just for parents alone it is for all of us chiefs churches neighbors”
In short
Kenyan MP Stephen Mogaka warns parents to supervise children during school holidays to prevent teenage pregnancies, drug abuse and child labor.