The role of fathers in a time of youth unemployment
Weekend Argus on Saturday
|June 14, 2025
IN A country where the future of its youth feels increasingly uncertain, the absence of opportunity is a weight that affects not only the young but also the fathers who strive to guide them.
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With Father's Day being celebrated tomorrow, we must ask: what does it mean to be a father in a country where providing for your children feels like a constant battle?
The youth unemployment crisis which stands at 46.1%, is not only an economic concern but a generational one that has profound implications for families and the nation at large.
Fathers are the ones who impart values, ignite passions, and offer the reassurance that despite life's challenges, there is always a path forward.
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