Times Of Swaziland: SAY NO TO ABUSE

SAY NO TO ABUSE
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The Editor on 14/02/2020 00:10:00


Sir,
Real men do not abuse their wives but instead they talk to them if they see
things differently. Men have a responsibility to protect children and women from
abuse. Abuse is abuse whether it is physical or emotional.
In our society men should be the protectors. Most of the children who witness
abuse in their homes grow up to be violent because they think that violence is
the only way to resolve issues. Men should always acknowledge the important role
played by women in society. They should always show them love and treat them
with respect at all times. ‘It takes a village to raise a child’.
Responsible
Men have to be responsible by reconciling with their spouses and children to
have peace of mind in their homes. Stability leads to prosperity and a stable
society. Where there is peace there is stability. What is even worse is that in
some cases the children are even abused by their relatives. Your voice and
campaigns against women and children abuse can change things in your
communities.
Let us stand up as a country and say no to the abuse of women and children.
Courts should not grant abusers bail. Women who remain in abuse marriages for
the sake of their children are not like ordinary women. I will continue raising
my concerns as a Swazi citizen whether people like it or not. There are no
rewards for people who stand up and tell the truth.
Stable
Children need to be raised in a stable family. Women should not hide abuse when
it happens in their homes. They should know that it is preventable. Victims
should report the abuse to the police and further assist them when they
investigate it.
Women must stand their ground even in most difficult and trying times. The issue
of abuse should be collectively addressed by all. Women should join hands to
stop the abuse of other women and children. They should protect each other
irrespective of their differences.
Edwin Dlamini