Woli Arole says modern parenting lacks spiritual focus

Nigerian comedian Woli Arole recently shared his thoughts on the way children are being raised today, contrasting it sharply with past generations.

Speaking candidly, he said;

“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 labors. Some people in this generation are going from club to club, life full of gossip, dragging on social media, what will the product of their KIDS? Shisha BABY!!!!! SHISHA BABY!!!!!”

According to him, there’s a clear difference between the past and present. He recalls parents who poured time, faith, and care into nurturing their children spiritually. Midnight prayers, anointing, and trips to the mountain were part of a deeper effort to guide and protect the next generation.

Today, he observes, the focus seems to have shifted. Many parents are caught up in nightlife, social media drama, and entertainment, leaving spiritual guidance on the backburner.

Through his reflections, Arole raises a question that weighs heavily on him: what kind of future is being shaped when children grow up in homes where these priorities have changed?

His words invite thought about the role of faith, values, and intentional parenting in shaping who children become.