Invest more in child education and less on funerals

Manso Kwabenaso (Ash), Nov. 10, GNA - Nana Owusu-Yamoah Bediako III, chief of Dome Kwankyeabo, has deplored the attitude of parents, who spend lavishly on funerals and other personal effects to the detriment of their children's education.

He regretted that, some parents either had little value for education or were ignorant about its importance and contributions towards the socio-economic development of society. Nana Owusu-Yamoah was speaking at the launch of a GH¢10,000 Manso Kwabenaso Educational Fund at Manso Kwabenaso in the Amansie west District last week.

He also expressed concern about the inability of some parents to control and supervise their children at home but rather allowed them to patronize video shows and games, trading and other activities, which he said, did not promote quality education.

Nana Owusu-Yamoah advised parents, religious leaders, teachers and other meaningful resident citizens to help educate the teenagers on the dangers of sexual promiscuity and other social vices.

Mr Gabriel Owusu-Afriyie, an Assistant Director of Education in-charge of supervision said the acquisition of personal materials, including mourning clothes by some parents instead of investing in their children's education, had become a fashion in the area. He, therefore, noted that the practice was a great disservice to the future of the children and advised parents to visit schools regularly to acquaint themselves with their children's academic progress.

Mr Owusu-Afriyie noted that the efforts of the government to offer quality education would not achieve the desired impact if parents and guardians failed to provide them with their basic needs including exercise books, uniforms and other teaching and learning materials. Nana Ofori Nsiah Ababio, chief of Abirem, who chaired the launch, stressed the need for the elderly to lead lives worth of emulation by the youth adding "good and moral virtues were the best qualities that a parent can bequeath to the child".