There was a time when the rearing of our children was an act to be envied. It took the whole community, neighbourhood and the world at large. If I misbehaved in school and had the misfortune of being flogged or given a dirty slap by a teacher; the incident had better not get back to…

It has become something of a routine and it was that time of the month again this morning. "Wale, the DSTv subscription would be due tomorrow ..." I kept quiet. "Daddy, mama said  ..." "I have heard !"cutting off my 5 year old son "Okay, so how much are you contributing this time", addressing my…