Out with the old...In with the new?

Once upon a time; when I was growing up certain things were taboo in society, I.e. sex before marriage just the mere thought of opposite genders being intimate in any way made people cringe. I remember the eyes and the bashing we would get back in primary school for talking to the opposite gender or even interacting with them. It was funny how if you held a boy’s hand that was termed “Tabia mbaya”. Good old days

I remember being in several cases for interacting with the male species, not relationships wise but who would understand why I chose to have more male friends than girls? In primary school classes having to sit with a boy was a nightmare especially when we were in standard 6 excuse my vocabulary but during our time the question was “uko standard?” and not “which grade are you in”. anyway when a teacher decided to rearrange us and you for a reason ended up sitting next to a boy; and mind you they were desks and not lockers. It was hell on earth why because that’s what was implanted in our minds from a young age. Not forgetting those were the things we were taught in class how girls and boys never interacted in the traditional age, I mean that is like 40 years ago.

Now, we are in an extremely different age the Gen-Z generation where these kinds of interaction is normal to everyone. When a small boy holds a girl's hand it’s all 'aaaaaaws and that’s so adorable c’mon you gotta take a picture we're gonna show them when they grow up. A girl having a boy best friend is nothing shocking it’s a good sign to most parents with all the LGBTQ clans going on. A few days ago I saw a video of two kids kissing on the lips they looked around age 4-6 and it was being termed as funny going around social media as a funny clip I mean okay they aren’t my kids but wow, just wow. To even see 12 year old's dating and on social media posting #love of my life #my ride or die #dzadzyy # amore the list is endless all I see such and I have to confirm that in Kenya, Africa and even on earth cuz yo!

However, do not get me wrong I’m not against interaction between boys and girls I’m for it it’s a good way to help them understand each other, but YES

the big BUT. We need to be true to ourselves and understand that there are limits. The kids won’t know that they don’t understand that it's not it’s up to us; parents, society, and future parents to show them what’s right and what’s wrong. We shouldn’t be getting all too comfortable and then again do not go ahead and tighten that cord too hard or else you will end up with the worst-case scenario. Communication is key and forever will be. Let the dos and Don'ts be realistic.