The unseen foundation reclaiming the boy child’s future When a boy child is born, there is a primal celebration across cultures because there is assurance of continuation of life. In many societies especially in African context the child Is brought up well and initiated slowly to knowing his responsibilities. When he erred he was corrected and guided with firm compassion to understand the weight of his actions. The society embraced this boy with open arms seeing in him a future source of authority, strength and power. In African context the theory of empowering a boy child is so important. If a boy has any physical deformity or hidden struggle, it sounds like a disgrace to the whole community. The entire community from the wisdom of Grandparents to the counsel of elders a solution is sought whether through medical intervention or traditional healing to ensure the boy reaches his full potential. Years past boys were taken into special training at initiation programs where they...
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