Sen. Olubunmi Adetunmbi, under the APC from Ekiti North Senatorial District has called on parents and families to rise to their responsibilities by raising responsible children for the brighter future for the country.
Adetunmbi made the call at the unveiling of a book titled “Family: The Heart of Drug Abuse Prevention”, written by Mrs Lydia Ajayi, on Monday in Lagos.i
The senator noted that the family was the pillar of the society where children should learn morals, values and behaviours that would transform their lives to be responsible citizens.
He regrets that many children were not fortunate enough to enjoy good parenting.
Adetunmbi added that some parents had failed in their responsibilities of rendering good parental advice and guidance.
According to him, social vices, immoral behaviours, drug and substance abuse and addictions common nowadays in our society all started in the family unit.
“Once the family, parents fail in their responsibilities of inculcating good morals and values in the children from childhood; it becomes difficult to get it right again.
“Children learn to use drugs and substances from home as well as schools and peer groups.
“As a parent, you should always be close to your children, be their best friend to be able to inculcate good morals in them.
“And in cases where bad peer group influence are coming in, they can feel free to confide in you for the right decision/direction,” he said.