Minister Hensley Daniel Speaks Out
Charlestown, Nevis
June 16, 2008
Children need to be actively involved in positive extra-curricular activities. This was the view of Minister of Youth in the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) Hon. Hensley Daniel, as he addressed Nevisians, on NTV’s Channel 8, in celebration of Fathers Day.
While Minister Daniel spoke on various factors directed to fathers, he was passionate about the relationship between fathers and children, particularly their sons. He said that the role of males in the community must be strengthened.
“Boys have been allowed to treat the home like a hotel where they check in, eat, drink, sleep and then check out. Fathers owe it to themselves, their local communities and their society to train boys to lead productive lives. In their hands rest the discipline, self-respect and decency which their sons must learn. They must be their sons’ best role models,” Mr. Daniel said.
He added that fathers were needed to help stabilise the family and community and appealed to them to take their roles seriously.
“Fathers, re-organise your work schedule to allow for more time with your family. Your children need you. They want you to give them values, not valuables. They do not want clothes and electronic games ““ they want you,” he said.