Kiambu parents have been urged to monitor the activities of their children and bond with them while at home as schools close for the April holidays.
Mercy Mwaura, a children counselor in Kiambu said cases of parents failing to engage with their children are common and have led to them (children) going astray.
“Schools are closing for the April holidays and parents and guardians should use the holiday to bond with their children,” she said.
Ms Mwaura urged parents to spend more time with their kids and get to understand them.
The counselor noted that cases of drug abuse, prostitution and immoral acts were increasing because parents and guardians have neglected their responsibilities.
“As parents we must make sure that we spend more time with our children and get to understand and know who they are,” she said.
Ms Mwaura said that the age of technology has exposed children to immoral behaviour but said that the same can be prevented if parents get involved in the activities of their children.
She noted that cases of school girls betting pregnant during the holiday season have been reported before and there is need for parents to ensure that their children associate with the right people and also keep the right friends.
Public and private schools across the country are closing for the April holidays starting this week.