Editorial/ Forgotten norms

There existed a time when people in the community treated each other as brothers and sisters. Where a burden of one individual was a concern for the whole village. Sharing was a common definition of the ancient society. Children belonged to the community where a neighbour could not let a next door's child get lost or harmed. Unity and oneness was the order of the day. LEadership was given utmost value and position in society. Hard work too was emphasized as lazy people were meted with dire consequences that could level to divorce if a man portrayed any form of laziness, selfishness and meanness.

Grown ups were expected to behave and guide the young generations. Scrutiny and strictness on certain critical matters concerning family and marriage was highly respected. Cases of abuse and misuse of sex were minimal with conscipious punishment loudly prounced to the likely offenders. Boys and ggirls watched their steps and keenly observed societal value .Peace, calmness, and orderlyness of the former traditional society was indeed admirable. If perhaps our modern community reversed its gears and sought to look back at the little details of the ancient society, may be we could grow wise and learn how to live our lives in order.

The modern breakdown of basic values that are necessary to shape a man is true a worrying trend. Our young generations is truly endangered with the aspect of almost growing up empty without knowing exactly what entails life and how should one approach certain issues. Civilization is driving many mad and astray. Life is happening too fast for some individuals to catch up. Archbishop Desmond Tutu thinks that communal responsibility is what is largely lacking in our current society in solving sticky issues such as unemployment. Is is possible to restore back the past norms that helped the previous society? Well stick with us along the week as we look into the forgotten norms that shaped the ancient community. Enjoy.