By: Roberta Gayode Modin
At this time, vending sites are dominated by red and white colours. Not because they were deliberately painted in red and white, but rather because they are an array of commodities wrapped in red and white, patiently waiting to be grabbed by a customer.
A drone shot of the Accra Central Business District is likely to display a pixel of people dressed in red, or better put, ” dressed in a touch of red”.
At this point, the tingling sensation in the youth is aroused when they are caught by the love in the air. And when caution is thrown to the winds, they could make mistakes that would leave an indelible mark on their lives.
The ‘tingling’ sensation is described as the feeling of falling in love by Dr. Gary Chapman in his book, ‘Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married’.
In a peer group discussion at a Christian Youth Service held recently, it was established that the feeling of falling in love is inevitable among the youth, making it imperative for awareness creation on how to manage it.
However, managing this tingling sensation does not come on a silver platter. Some people advocate for the use of condoms and other birth control methods during the period. Others will have none of that but rather opt for complete abstinence.
Regardless of the position one takes, it is important for the youth to disabuse their minds of engaging in sexual acts as a means of showing love. Minors should totally avoid engaging in immoral acts with its attendant repercussions in the name of Valentine.
Pastors, parents, and opinion leaders must engage their children on the ethics of Valentine’s Day so as not to abuse the celebration.
