Brigadier General (Rtd) Joseph Nunoo-Mensah believes that one of Ghana's most pressing challenges today is the erosion of discipline and the decline of strong parental and societal upbringing.
In an appearance on *The KSM Show*, Nunoo-Mensah discussed how, in the past, society played a key role in shaping children into responsible adults. He explained that community members, including teachers and elders, felt it was their responsibility to guide and correct young people, often in strict and sometimes harsh ways.
He recalled how, during his time as a student, school leaders would set an example by showing discipline themselves. "Our headmaster would stand in the rain with us. He wasn’t in an air-conditioned car. So, why would we complain?" he said, emphasizing that such actions helped instill respect and hard work in students.
Nunoo-Mensah acknowledged that discipline in those days could be severe, but he believes it was necessary to build strong character. "As a child, you don’t know your right from your left. You need to be guided," he said, explaining that the hard lessons learned during his upbringing helped him become the person he is today.
He also reflected on the changes in modern society, where many parents have tried to shield their children from the hardships they endured. "We went through hell," Nunoo-Mensah said. "We didn’t want our children to suffer like we did, so we made things easier for them. That was wrong."
According to him, today's society often punishes discipline rather than supporting it. He pointed out that, in the current environment, if a teacher disciplines a child, the parent might take legal action. "Things are getting worse, not better," he warned, calling for a return to a more disciplined and responsible society where children are taught the value of respect, hard work, and accountability.
Nunoo-Mensah’s reflections highlight the need for a balance between ensuring that children are given proper guidance while allowing them to grow up in a society that upholds the values of discipline, responsibility, and respect.
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