13/09/2026
BESTIES, I HAVE A VERY SERIOUS QUESTION FOR US TODAY.
Have you seen the video going around of a mother allegedly sexually abusing a seven-year-old child? Honestly, I watched the reports and I was deeply disturbed. 💔
But beyond the anger, I want us to have a serious conversation.
For years, we’ve been teaching parents to be careful with men around their daughters — fathers, uncles, brothers, family friends, teachers, pastors, neighbours and so on. And yes, children absolutely must be protected from sexual predators, regardless of who they are.
But this case raises another painful question:
Are we also teaching parents to be careful about women around their children?
Because sometimes, when we hear the word molestation, our minds immediately go to a man. We hardly imagine a mother, auntie, female caregiver or another woman being capable of sexually abusing a child.
But evil doesn’t have a gender.
A child doesn’t become safe simply because the person caring for them is a woman. And being someone’s mother, father, uncle, auntie, pastor, teacher or family member should NEVER automatically make that person above suspicion.
So what do we do?
Should parents stop trusting everybody and start monitoring every adult who has access to their children?
Should we teach our children, from a very young age, about their bodies, boundaries and how to speak up when something feels wrong?
And most importantly, what punishment should someone receive for sexually abusing a seven-year-old child?
Personally, I believe anyone who sexually abuses a child should face the full force of the law. A child cannot consent to sexual activity. A child cannot protect themselves the way an adult can. And destroying a child’s innocence and sense of safety is something society should never take lightly.
Let’s stop making this a “men versus women” conversation.
The real issue is CHILD SAFETY.
Don’t teach your daughter that only men can hurt her.
Don’t teach your son that women cannot hurt him.
Teach your children that anyone who violates their body is wrong — and they can always tell you.
And as parents, let’s create an environment where our children know:
“No matter who the person is, if something happens to you, tell me. I will believe you. I will protect you. And you will never be blamed for what an adult did to you.”
💔 BESTIES, WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Should parents be equally cautious about everyone who has access to their children, regardless of gender?
Let’s have this conversation respectfully.