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by Chabala Chisenga | 04-11-2017 10:51
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Good Morning Fellow Ambassadors,Eco Generation Team in general, members and readers To start with the rate of early youth drinking and smoking is becoming a threat it's increasing, not to talk about early child marriages, we have seen a number of youths below the age of 18 abuse themselves with alcohol or cigarettes which is wrong, the abuse of alcohol destroys the body, the youths start having challenges bit by bit and their health is put to a risk, they slowly get mental challenges or disorders, and at a tender age they end up being thieves stealing from the public and their parents because they are some times when they don't have money to buy cigarettes or beer and due to their age they can't control their being addicted to drinking and smoking, so they end up stealing just to satisfy themselves, and at last they regret but their is nothing they can do because they have already stolen. It's so painful when I see my fellow youths below 18 move with cigarettes and beer, smoking and drinking in public, they look so clean and smart but they destroy their lives at that tender age maybe 14,15 or 16,then you ask yourself this question were do they come from- do they condone what they do where they come from?, no they don't most of them are good boys but they join bad company, a number of them want to stop but how are they going to stop if their being threatened by there friends. I would like to start a project or program which will see to it that the youths are helped and children counselled and assisted in accomplishing their goals other than destroying their lives,I can't do this alone,I'm asking for your support,help and advice on how this can be a success. Let's join hands,Together We Can Chabala Chisenga Eco Generation Regional Ambassador To Zambia
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government shoul proper step
Posted 30-01-2018 11:33
it wiil affect the future of Zambia
Posted 30-01-2018 11:33
Thank you
Posted 06-11-2017 02:56
Hi, Chabala! I was so impressed with your report sincerely. I highly support what you want to do, what you want to change, and what you want to achieve.
It's important to give youths sufficient education and chances to learn and understand how to live their ages in a safe and meaningful way and how to properly deal with upcoming new situations they are facing. In that point of view, exposed to drinking and smoking at a young age is too critical as they are not that mature enough to judge properly.
By the way, I am so anticipating to see your further activities as soon as possible and wish for your best luck!!
Posted 05-11-2017 17:21
Hi, Chabala! I think underage drinking and smoking is a problem in many parts of the world, although they do differ in degree. I also remember that back when I was younger (around the time I was 14 or 15), there were some classmates that smoked or drank alcohol. Although my friends and I were worried about them, there was not much that we could do to change their minds. Especially with the case of smoking, professional assistance was needed due to the problem of addiction. I'm happy to hear that you're thinking of starting a program to help youths escape the harmful influences of drinking and smoking. I think it can make a life-changing difference for many youths. I wish you luck!
Posted 04-11-2017 14:30