Blessed Thabang Mobosi

The Crave of the Youth Blessed Thabang Mobosi

The story takes place at Destiny High School. The play is about three friends Lemuel, Samson and Solomon. They are all going to the same school. Lemuel lives with his mother who always advises him, but he is corrupted by bad company. His father is far away from him and his mother finds it hard to convey her messages to him as he is a grown up. Solomon lives with his father and mother who always advise him and are always available for him. They encourage him at all times. Samson lives with both of his parents who are always fighting and always talking about divorce . His father always comes back late from work; his mother is also not close to him. Since his mother and father are always fighting, he finds it hard and feels as if he doesn't belong to a family. He is recruited by a group of armed robbers. He joins them to satisfy his pleasures. This story teaches us that it is not good for parents to be far away from their homes and children. It shows that someone far away from home is like a bird that has left its nest. It demonstrates that truly bad company corrupts good manners. It teaches us to choose friends carefully. It shows that friends can be more influential than parents. It teaches that parents should not be far away from their children. It shows how friends can have an influence on your future and how they can influence us in taking decisions about life.