[kictanet] Vision 2030: ICT and Other Sectors Converged (Day 1)

[Mugo Kibati]

Cleophas/Dennis,

You both make very valid and cogent points and you are both right. We need
all of us, schools (education system), parents, family faith based and
religious organizations, enforcement agencies to chip in and inculcate
discipline, ethics and values in society. I cannot possibly overstate the
importance of this in the drive towards Vision 2030!!



Mugo Kibati
Director General
Kenya Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat
KUSCCO Centre, 2nd Floor - Upper Hill
PO Box 52301 - 00200, Nairobi
Email: mugo at vision2030.go.ke
www.vision2030.go.ke


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Behalf Of Cleophas Barmasai
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2011 2:13 PM
To: Mugo Kibati
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Subject: Re: [kictanet] Vision 2030: ICT and Other Sectors Converged (Day 1)

Dennis on the contrary, I think the 'stick' is important for
discipline, at least to a certain age. In my opinion traditions and
religions, which have driven value systems for centuries advocated for
the 'rod' as form of punishment when one errs, especially for
children. Christians believe in the need to train a child (aged below
12) in the way they should go so that when they are older (about 12
and above) they do not depart from the value system.

I agree with Kibati that this is collective and I would lay the burden
squarely on the parents. Teachers have little they can accomplish if
they are getting children who have been poorly trained by parents.

We need to go back to the family institutions that are the true
foundations for the generations to come. Parents must spare time to
raise up children with values that we desire. We must not allow the TV
and most media to do so, except when reinforcing the parent.

I think Vision 2030 can advocate for parents to inculcate the right
culture from home level. Our education systems can help the parent in
this role.

My thoughts.

Cleophas


On 12/14/11, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi at gmail.com> wrote:
> As for values, I think our education system is a culprit, we are brought
up
> on a "stick" approach, be disciplined or else the teacher will punish you.
> Sadly, this ends after high school, and that is where drama begins
>
> Schools should learn the concept of freedom with responsibilities, High
> school kids need to have more student freedom . Why is it in developed
> countries, schools don't need military discipline?
>

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Sincerely,

Cleophas Barmasai
"For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men,
teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should
live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age..." (Titus
2:11,12, NKJV)

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