Archbishop Amani observed that today there are growing trends of children being raised in fear and without confidence, with some also facing moral and behavioral challenges.
He said, “We see trends where children grow up with fear, lacking confidence, and some face moral and behavioral challenges. Often, when you hear a child speak, they may say, ‘Mom sent me to school, Mom did this, Mom did that.’”
“The child forms the perception that only the mother is responsible. Even if the father contributes, he is often not recognized. It is extremely important to maintain balance in upbringing,” Archbishop Amani added, warning that “A boy who is not properly guided may grow up fearful or develop behavioral issues.
The 74-year-old Archbishop, who began his episcopal ministry in February 2008 in the Catholic Diocese of Moshi, invited the people of God under his pastoral care to unite in ensuring that the boy child is not left behind.
He said, “Why is it that nowadays, in society, we often hear phrases like, ‘Lift up the girl,’ ‘Help the girl,’ and ‘Empower the girl’?” That is good, but what about the boys? This is a responsibility for all of us. Let us work together so that many boys can have the opportunity for quality formation and learning.”
“God created boys with a special purpose; they must be nurtured to become responsible, self-reliant individuals who can contribute to society and the nation,” Archbishop Amani stated.
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