by fw12 » Fri Aug 25, 2006 2:29 pm
Unfortunately, Africans hold too tightly onto traditions. Even when it is clear that such tradition is nonesense. One tradition that I wish Africans would do away with is elders thinking they're wiser than somebody younger. When elders are talking, younger people are expected to be quiet. Does anybody think that is a smart? What if a young person has useful ideas to contribute?
I agree with alpacaem that female circumcision is a horrible practice. I think it'll fizzle out eventually as more and more people come to realise how despicable it is.