Sex for pleasure explosion

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 14:12:41 +0000

…as immorality among Zambian youth shocks senior citizen

By ANNIE ZULU

THE careless sex being practised by Zambian youths is worrying and detrimental to the fight against HIV/AIDS, says a senior citizen Robby Mwale.

Mr. Mwale said he was concerned about the escalating immoral activities by young people and their habit of patronising bars and nightclubs in pursuit of alcohol and pleasure.

“The way our young people are conducting themselves and their frequenting of bars in Lusaka is very worrying; youths are indulging in sexual activities without even caring about their future and health.

“If you go to drinking places, its young people between the age group 17-26 years who are occupying most of the bars and nightclubs. Eventually they end up having unprotected sex and increase the spread of HIV,” said Mr. Mwale.

He challenged young people to embrace behavioural change, as part of the nation’s efforts to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic.

He charged that discipline and behavioural change were key in defeating HIV/AIDS in Zambia.

“Youths should concentrate on positive behaviour; this will reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS and other potential social ills in our country,” he said.

He observed that the fight against HIV/AIDS could only be combatted if youths started to develop positive minds towards their future and careers rather than concentrating on activities that would increase their chances of infection.

However, Mr. Mwale attributed the bad trend being exhibited by youths to lack of moral and spiritual guidance from both parents and other concerned stakeholders in their upbringing.

He appealed for concerted efforts from various stakeholders to mentor the young people on how to focus on their dreams instead of engaging in illicit sex and alcohol abuse which could only lead to the spread of HIV and AIDS.

“Everyone needs to get involved in saving the current generation from HIV/AIDS, especially the parents. They need to guide their children and educate them on the dangers of HIV,” said Mr. Mwale.