On today's (3rd June 2011) edition of the show I address this question.
It was sparked by a conversation I had with a male friend who said he would NEVER employ woman over a man.
To say that I was annoyed and irritated would be an understatement but it did make me think....
-What makes a good leader?
- Are these skilled unique only to men?
- Are all men genetically engineered to be leaders or is that more to do with social engineering?
- Are my friend's views on women in leadership shared by most naija men?
- What on earth do women have to do to be seen as more than just, baby making machines and cooks?!
Join me at 1700GMT/1100ET on www.nigerianwebradio.com and let me know what you think
Friday 3 June 2011
Thursday 2 June 2011
Should kids take sides when their parents have a dispute?
I know that the question asked is a broad one, and i guess every family, situation, person is different. But I wonder if there is ever a time when its OK to 'side' with one parent against another.
When two married adults are in dispute with each other can there ever be an instance where the kids taking a stance against one parent can ever led to anything other than disaster?
My question was sparked by the ongoing saga in the Wigwe household. (Nigerian Ambassador to Kenya who's wife has alleged that he beat her. She even provided pictures of her bloodied face to prove it).
The accusations raised my Mrs Wigwe have caused quite a stir and Mr Wigwe, as I understand, has been recalled by President Jonathan to allow the Nigerian foreign ministry to perfect plans for a thorough investigation.
So, all this is going on and quite rightly too. After-all there are always 2 sides to every story so a full investigation of the facts MUST be done.
Meanwhile, Wigwe junior, 20year old son of Mr and Mrs Wigwe, has seemingly written a letter to.....well I don't know who it was originally addressed to, to clear his father's name and expose his mother as the guilty party in this matter.
Now, of course he is entitled to his own opinion of his parent's issues, but why O why would you put ALL you business out there for all to see? He said he wants to clear his father's name, but isn't he then soiling his mother's name?
Once this is dealt with and both Daddy and Mummy settle their differences (or one of them gets prosecuted!!) how will he be able to look his mother in the eye?
I'm sure he had his reasons for going to the press, but I just cant see how this is helping his family situation. Surely his father is big and bad enough to be able to clear his name without having to rely on his kids to show how bad a woman their mother is?
Or am I missing the point here???
When two married adults are in dispute with each other can there ever be an instance where the kids taking a stance against one parent can ever led to anything other than disaster?
My question was sparked by the ongoing saga in the Wigwe household. (Nigerian Ambassador to Kenya who's wife has alleged that he beat her. She even provided pictures of her bloodied face to prove it).
The accusations raised my Mrs Wigwe have caused quite a stir and Mr Wigwe, as I understand, has been recalled by President Jonathan to allow the Nigerian foreign ministry to perfect plans for a thorough investigation.
So, all this is going on and quite rightly too. After-all there are always 2 sides to every story so a full investigation of the facts MUST be done.
Meanwhile, Wigwe junior, 20year old son of Mr and Mrs Wigwe, has seemingly written a letter to.....well I don't know who it was originally addressed to, to clear his father's name and expose his mother as the guilty party in this matter.
Now, of course he is entitled to his own opinion of his parent's issues, but why O why would you put ALL you business out there for all to see? He said he wants to clear his father's name, but isn't he then soiling his mother's name?
Once this is dealt with and both Daddy and Mummy settle their differences (or one of them gets prosecuted!!) how will he be able to look his mother in the eye?
I'm sure he had his reasons for going to the press, but I just cant see how this is helping his family situation. Surely his father is big and bad enough to be able to clear his name without having to rely on his kids to show how bad a woman their mother is?
Or am I missing the point here???
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