Discipline And Understanding Is How You Thrive As A Parent – Chinyere Wilfred

Veteran Nollywood actress Chinyere Wilfred has spoken up about the increasing rate of broken homes. She recently shed light on the challenges of parenting in today’s digital age, and fans have been reacting.

Speaking during an interview with The Nation, Chinyere shared that marriages are no longer stable due to the erosion of traditional values and the growing influence of social media.

According to her, while the older generation had lots of boundaries as couples, today’s couples believe getting married is all about flashy weddings and social media noise.

“Today’s parents are Gen Z. Back in the day, our parents had boundaries.

What we see today is shocking. People get married, you buy aso ebi, and before you blink, boom, they’re divorced. Marriage isn’t a party dress you wear and throw away,” she said.

Chinyere further noted that parenting is all about striking a balance between guidance and freedom, stressing that several African mothers confuse excessive discipline with love.

The moviestar concluded by saying that she used to think not letting her adult son sleep outside the house was her way of protecting him until she realized she was being very controlling.

“While shooting Sands of Time, I saw myself in that character. I didn’t realise I was overreacting with my children until I watched the playback. It hit me, I was being too controlling. I got home and mellowed down, especially with my son. Even now, as a graduate, he still can’t sleep out. I thought I was protecting them, but I was actually overprotecting.

We think we’re loving our children, but sometimes, we’re stifling them. Sands of Time is more than a series, it’s a conversation starter. It teaches us to listen more, to trust more, and to breathe.

Parenting has become more complex, but the key is balance between guidance and freedom, discipline and understanding,” she added.