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A 26-year-old man, Tinashe Ngoshi, believes he has found a solution to whip wayward children, who show little respect for both their parents and elders, back into line.
He has established the Macro Disciplinary Camp, which will target children and young adults aged between seven and 30, who display behavioural challenges such as rudeness and bullying.
The camp is scheduled to open in April.
He is being assisted by former Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service (ZPCS) officers, as well as psychologists.
“Young people are becoming openly rude to their parents and society.
“The aim of our disciplinary camp is to mend the bridge that has collapsed and bring sanity back to my generation,” said Ngoshi.
He said many parents are struggling to deal with their children, and the camp aims to provide a platform for correction, mentorship and self-discovery.
Located on the outskirts of Bindura, the camp will focus on strict routines, behaviour correction and mentorship.
Additional areas of focus will include personal development, vocational training, and recreational activities.
Ngoshi emphasised that the facility is not intended to be a punishment centre but a corrective one.
“This is not a centre where young people will be abused.
“We aim to correct wrongdoing, and we have a team of professionals who will monitor progress.
“We will also support the anti-drugs campaign by referring participants to professional help when necessary,” he said.
While some parents have welcomed the initiative, citing difficulties in controlling their children, child rights activists have called for close monitoring of the camp.
The Macro Disciplinary Camp has already begun enrolling participants ahead of the April holiday period.
Mathew Masinge