My name is Rebecca, and I live in Wakiso, Uganda. I am a mother of two, and for a long time, I believed I was bringing up my children in the right way. However, my peace was disturbed when my teenage daughter began spending time with friends who slowly influenced her and changed her behaviour in ways I had never imagined.
Initially, she was a well-behaved girl who respected adults, took her studies seriously and observed the rules we had established at home. She hardly did anything that would make me concerned. But after getting close to some new schoolmates, I began noticing unusual changes. She started hiding things from me, returning home late and becoming unwilling to explain how she had spent her day.
Her performance in class also began deteriorating. At times, she would tell me she had school programmes, yet her actual intention was to spend time with her friends. Whenever I tried asking questions, she would get angry and accuse me of being too controlling.
Even when I gave her ordinary instructions at home, they would quickly lead to disagreements.My worries increased after discovering that some of the girls she associated with were involved in activities I strongly disapproved of.
I tried keeping her away from those friends, reaching out to her teachers and seeking help from relatives, but she continued ignoring my concerns. I was afraid that if the situation persisted, she might lose interest in her education and make choices that would negatively affect the rest of her life.One day, a woman I trusted introduced me.To read more, tap heret
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