Young ladies dress like prostitutes, soliciting love from the elderly. Many of them are “small houses” and HIV/Aids is wreaking havoc. Educated or not – what’s the difference? There are no jobs. The Census is coming and they want to see how many of us are still around – but after counting us what’s next. The estate of a dead leader is valued at $9 Billion, while the national budget is less than $4 billion. The youth are poor because some are super rich.
Youths are like the headlights of the car society is travelling in. We need an educated youth ready to work hard, ready to speak for their rights, ready to bear the consequences of their actions, who know the thin line between right and wrong.
The major impediment in the education system is the poor implementation of the government policies and the violation of educational standards at the grassroots level, as well as the poor quality of teachers and the lack of effective training and support.
To create a good society we have to be adventurous, and the youth always love to be a part of an adventure. What we need is proper direction to lead the adventure. Youths approach issues without prejudices and stereotypes. We are receptive to modernization and new ideas, therefore best positioned to participate in governance and development. – Mashoko Matonhodze, MDC-T Provincial Youth Chair Chitungwiza
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