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“I had almost given up on reaching my son. Before seeking guidance, my son and I had turned our home into a battlefield. Every conversation about schoolwork ended in arguments, silence or slammed doors. I thought he was becoming stubborn, but the guidance and counselling sessions helped me understand that beneath his behaviour were frustrations and fears he did not know how to express. I learned to listen before correcting him, and he gradually became more willing to open up. We are still learning, but our home is calmer, and I now see my son as a young person who needs guidance rather than constant criticism. I am grateful for the difference this approach has made to our relationship.”

“My daughter had become withdrawn and increasingly distracted by the challenges around her. I kept telling her to work hard, but I had never really asked what was making things difficult for her. Through the counselling sessions, I began to appreciate the importance of emotional support, patience and honest communication. We now discuss her worries, friendships and academic goals more openly. What impressed me most was the emphasis on helping her take responsibility for her choices without making her feel worthless when she struggles. I would encourage other parents to seek guidance early instead of waiting until problems become overwhelming.”

“Watching my daughter lose confidence was painful. She constantly compared herself with other learners and believed that she was not good enough. Even when she did something well, she focused on what she had failed to achieve. The guidance sessions helped us understand that a child's confidence needs to be nurtured alongside academic performance. I started recognising her effort, celebrating small improvements and encouraging her to speak positively about herself. She is gradually becoming more confident about expressing her views and asking for help when she needs it. I appreciate the commitment to developing the whole child, not just the report card.”

“‘I learned that good parenting also means being willing to change.’ I used to believe that strict punishment was the surest way to make a teenager responsible. Unfortunately, the more I tightened the rules, the less my son wanted to talk to me. The counselling experience challenged some of my assumptions about parenting. I learned to set boundaries while still allowing room for dialogue, explanation and mutual respect. We have started having more constructive conversations about discipline, friends, school and his future. I am not claiming that every challenge has disappeared, but I now have better tools to guide him. Sometimes, helping a child change begins with a parent changing too.”

“For a long time, I kept my problems to myself because I thought people would laugh at me or see me differently. I would sit in class worrying about things that had nothing to do with the lesson, then blame myself when I could not concentrate. The guidance sessions helped me understand that I do not have to carry every burden alone. I learned to express my feelings more clearly, think through my decisions and identify people I can approach when I need support. I am learning to face challenges instead of pretending that everything is fine. That has been a very important lesson for me.”

“I used to think being popular meant doing whatever my friends were doing. Sometimes I agreed to things I knew were wrong because I did not want to be called weak or boring. During the mentorship and counselling sessions, I began to think more seriously about peer pressure, consequences and the kind of person I want to become. I realised that real confidence means being able to say no without feeling ashamed. I am learning to choose my friends more carefully, take my studies seriously and accept responsibility when I make mistakes. I now understand that my future is too important to leave in the hands of other people.”

“Whenever I performed poorly in a test, I felt as if I had disappointed everyone. I started comparing myself with classmates and became afraid of trying because I did not want to fail again. The sessions helped me understand that poor performance is something I can work on, not a permanent definition of who I am. I am learning to set realistic goals, organise my study time and ask questions when I do not understand something. I still want to improve my grades, but I no longer believe that one bad result means I cannot succeed. I feel more hopeful about my ability to improve.”

“I used to think that being a man meant hiding my feelings, never admitting that I was wrong and always trying to prove myself. Through the mentorship discussions, I began to understand that maturity is shown through respect, self-control, honesty and accountability. I have become more conscious of how I speak to people, how I respond when I am angry and how my decisions affect others. I am also learning that apologising when I am wrong does not make me less of a person. These lessons are helping me prepare not just for examinations, but for the responsibilities I will carry as an adult.”