BabaWatoto Mark Dennis DaBlessed

PREGNANCY AND TRAINING INSTITUTIONS

Back in 2008–2010, while studying at , I had the honour of serving as a student leader after being elected unopposed.

At the time, female student teachers returning from home were subjected to mandatory pregnancy tests. Any student found pregnant — even by just a few weeks — was automatically suspended for an entire year. It did not matter whether she was in her final term or nearing graduation. She simply had to pack and leave. Worse still, the fees already paid for that academic year would go to waste, and upon returning, she would pay the full amount again.

I strongly opposed this rule.

Together with fellow student leaders and supportive colleagues, we challenged the policy until it was changed. From then on, unless the pregnancy had medical complications, expectant student teachers were allowed to continue learning until delivery. Those who were there can bear witness to this change.

Today, seeing some disciplined training institutions sending women home permanently simply because they are pregnant is deeply unfair. Pregnancy is not a crime, especially among adults. If institutions believe discipline is lacking, then it is the responsibility of trainers and instructors to instill discipline — after all, that is why they are called disciplined forces.

If necessary, let such trainees defer for a period and resume later with their opportunities preserved, instead of destroying their dreams altogether.

Education and training should build lives, not end them.

I rest my case.

*Copied*
Every minute… someone leaves this world.
Not only the old.
Not only the sick.
Not only the weak.
Someone. Somewhere.
Age has nothing to do with it.
Life does not always send a warning.
The truth is… we are all standing in a line.
A line we did not choose.
A line we cannot see the end of.
And the strange thing is… most of us don't even realize we are in it.
We wake up every morning thinking we have time.
Time to hate.
Time to fight.
Time to compete.
Time to prove we are better than someone else.
But the line is moving.
Quietly.
Patiently.
Relentlessly.
And every day… someone steps out of it.
We never know how many people are ahead of us.
We never know when our name will be called.
We cannot move to the back of the line.
We cannot step out of it.
We cannot pause it.
And no amount of money, power, fame, or connections can stop it from moving forward.
So while we are still standing here… while our turn has not yet come…
Let us make peace.
Let us forgive.
Let us stop carrying the heavy bags of anger and hatred.
Let us do good.
Not tomorrow.
Not when it is convenient.
But now.
Let us tell the truth, even when lies seem easier.
Let us be honest, even when honesty costs us something.
Let us show kindness to people who may never be able to repay us.
Because one day — whether we like it or not — we will leave this world.
That is the one appointment no human being can cancel.
So what is the point of holding a grudge against someone who could leave tomorrow… or you could leave before them?
What is the point of destroying someone's life, sending a brother to prison, or plotting revenge… when neither of you truly controls tomorrow?
Why boast about money… when money has never stopped death?
Why boast about status… when titles disappear the moment life leaves the body?
Why deceive yourself with power and connections… when countless powerful people stood in this same line before you and still had to leave?
Why fight your own brother over land… when the earth itself will one day cover both of you?
Look around the world.
People fighting.
Families breaking.
Communities divided.
All for things that cannot follow us beyond the grave.
Evil often grows from ignorance.
Pride is the costume of foolishness.
Selfishness is the poverty of the soul.
And betrayal… betrayal is the language of weakness.
But kindness… kindness is strength.
Compassion is wisdom.
And humanity is the greatest legacy a person can leave behind.
At the end of life, nobody asks how much money you had in your bank account.
They ask how many lives you touched.
They remember whether your presence brought peace… or pain.
Whether you lifted others up… or pushed them down.
Whether you built bridges… or burned them.
So while we are still alive…
While our hearts are still beating…
While our feet are still moving in this mysterious line called life…
Let us do good.
Let us love more.
Let us forgive faster.
Let us help those who cannot help themselves.
Let us use the little time we have… not only to build our lives…
But to uplift humanity.
Because when our turn finally comes…
And we step out of this line…
The only thing that will remain…
Is the good we did for others.
May Lord guide our hearts to what is right, forgive our shortcomings, fill our lives with sincere goodness, and grant us a beautiful ending when our time comes.

This message is really touchy and I know that you will feel it as well.

It's food for thought for the wise. Good day..

If you still have a chance of caring about someone who means everything to you, please do.
Cease giving them constant excuses all the time.
At this moment they can understand and accept all your excuses but with time, they will get fed up.
Use the opportunity you have to make that person smile, make that person feel loved and cared for.
It doesn't need a lot of money.
You just have to do the small things in a unique creative way.
Just offer him/her that small thing you have
It will mean a lot to him or her.
Go spend that little amount of money you have with that person, spare time for him or her, have fun and make everything memorable.
Have a beautiful Sunday.
©Mark

Just because you have a good father doesn't mean that your mother has a good husband.
Just because you have a good mother doesn't mean that your father has a good husband.

MISTAKES SCHOOL PRIVATE SCHOOL MANAGERS MAKE AT THE END OF A TERM 😤

Let’s stop pretending…
Some of you don’t run schools.

You run survival camps for teachers.

🔴 You delay salaries like it’s part of the curriculum
“Next week… next week…”
Meanwhile, fees were cleared in week 2.

🔴 You remember teachers ONLY when results drop
All term you’re invisible…
Then suddenly you’re an “academic consultant” overnight.

🔴 You overwork staff then act shocked they’re exhausted
Morning lesson. Evening preps. Weekend remedials.
But appreciation? Zero.

🔴 You invest in paint and signboards… not people
Nice gate. Fresh walls. Big name.
But your teachers are mentally checking out.

🔴 You turn staff meetings into attack sessions
No solutions. Just blame, pressure, and threats.
As if fear improves performance.

🔴 You expect loyalty on empty pockets
You want “passion”…
But passion doesn’t pay rent.

Truth is simple:
A school grows when teachers are respected.

Not when they are squeezed.
Fix your system… or keep recycling staff every term.

DANGEROUS MIND GAMES THAT COUPLES PLAY

1. Denying s*x to punish your spouse. Eventually your spouse will get tired of initiating love making and you will be the one complaining "Why don't you touch me these days?"

2. Saying you are OK but you are not, when your spouse asks if there is anything wrong. This postpones dealing with the issue. If there is a problem, voice it

3. Blaming your spouse for going through your phone and making that the main issue, when your spouse catches you cheating after going through your phone

4. Threatening your spouse with a divorce to scare your spouse into changing. You might get the divorce you are asking for

5. Flirting or entertaining other people to scare your spouse into fighting for you; your spouse will perceive infidelity and it will be difficult to undo

6. Testing your spouse with stupid ideas in the name of "I wanted to find out how you would react to see if you love me". Your spouse's heart is not a toy to play around with

7. Chasing your spouse out of the house to see if he/she will leave. Your spouse might leave and never come back

8. Provoking your spouse with inciteful words such as "Beat me if you are man enough!" to see how far you can push your spouse's buttons. Things can get out of hand

9. Telling your spouse to get out of "your car" during an argument, in the middle of the road, just to prove you have power. Your spouse might get out and swear never to depend on you again. That might be the day your spouse will start working to be independent from you

10. Blaming your spouse for pushing you to behave badly. Eventually your spouse will get tired of being your scapegoat and want nothing to do with being married to someone who doesn't take responsibility for their actions.
© Mark