Maina Kageni, a presenter at Classic 105 radio station, sparked a conversation on his morning show about why young men tend to give their mothers more money than their fathers. He questioned whether this behavior was ultimately detrimental to their fathers’ wellbeing, as they are often neglected. Maina suggested that fathers were neglected because they were not present in their children’s lives.
The presenter then asked his listeners why they thought their mothers deserved more money than their fathers. He inquired whether it was because they believed their mothers had worked harder or were more deserving. Social media users responded to the conversation with various opinions.
Caleb Chauro argued that mothers were often not only closer to their children emotionally, but also materially. Governor Kahuho added to the conversation by suggesting that there were different levels of fatherlessness, and that all types of absent fathers could have a negative impact on a child’s self-identity. Cikunice, on the other hand, shared that she did not care about a father who did not take care of her when she was a child.
Jennifer Kanyiri reminded listeners that absent fathers could reap what they sow and that not spending enough time bonding with their children could have negative consequences in the future. Bella Ndichu emphasized that a parent is only considered a parent if they were there when the child needed them. Nancy Obegi added that mothers were often the primary caregivers and were therefore more involved in their children’s lives.
Finally, the host, William, agreed with Maina’s point that giving fathers less money than mothers could result in fathers adding additional wives, which could create more problems within the family. Overall, the conversation sparked by Maina Kageni’s question highlighted the importance of parents being present in their children’s lives and the impact it can have on their relationship with their children.
