There are 15.4 million children (aged 0 to 17) whose fathers are currently alive. 54% of them say their father is not part of their household. (GHS 2008)
This week’s theme: Husbands and wives
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baie interessant. ek wonder net hoe het die nul jariges kommentaar gelewer…
From these statistics, it is very clear that the shocking state of the new South African economy and the poor prospects for survival, let alone prosperity for the masses, is largely due the lack of moral fibre,integrity, loyalty and responsibility on the part of the majority of the male population. This coupled to the very frivolous naivety of the female population adds to the dire crisis situations in and around our poor, struggling nation. We need our people to be far better educated in the things that are vital to successful living.