Editorial
Rev. Fr. Joseph Muwanga, the Parish Priest St. Padre Pio Nyahuka Parish in Bundibugyo District Fort Portal Diocese has urged parents to treat all their children equally and avoid favoring some based on their academic performance.
Fr. Muwanga made the remarks yeserday while addressing hundreds of congregants during Holy Mass at Nyahuka Parish. Referring to the day’s readings, he noted that some parents tend to segregate their children, especially when one appears more academically gifted than the others.
According to him, such favoritism can negatively affect the emotional and mental well-being of the other children.
He reminded parents that God gives different gifts to different people and can raise anyone according to His will, regardless of their abilities or status. He cited the example of David in the Bible, who was chosen by God despite appearing small and insignificant among his brothers.
Fr. Muwanga also encouraged school children to be disciplined, focus on their studies, and play their part responsibly, trusting that the rest will fall into place according to God’s timing adding that David himself was obedient and well-behaved before he was chosen to lead God’s people.
He further emphasized that parents have an important responsibility in shaping a good legacy for their families. He noted that the actions and values parents demonstrate today will have lasting effects on their children and even future generations.