Nigerian comedian and preacher Woli Arole has expressed concern over what he believes is a decline in parenting standards among the current generation.
In a post shared on Instagram, the entertainer compared contemporary parenting styles with those of earlier generations, arguing that many parents in the past were more spiritually committed to raising their children.
According to Arole, previous generations often relied on spiritual practices such as late-night prayers, anointing their children with oil, and taking them to prayer mountains as part of their upbringing.
He suggested that such practices played a role in shaping disciplined and responsible individuals.
“I fear for this generation. Our parents put anointing oil on our heads, prayed for us at midnight, took us to the mountain, see the product of those labours,” he wrote.
The comedian also criticised what he described as a growing trend among some modern parents who spend more time engaging in nightlife activities, social media gossip, and online disputes.
He warned that these distractions could negatively influence how children are raised and potentially affect the values of the next generation.
“What will be the product of their kids?” he asked, concluding his post with a sarcastic remark about the lifestyle he believes is replacing traditional parenting values.
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