“The role the Family and Society play to complement the Government as Problem Solving Mechanisms in Kenya”
1. Introduction
The government, family and society have a role to play in problem solving. The government is considered to be the problem solvers on issues affecting its citizens but they do not solve problems on a vacuum space thus they need other stakeholders to do this like the society and families. In fact they are just a bridge to facilitate to enable such problems be solved. 1.1. The role the Government of Kenya plays as a problem solving mechanism.
The citizens, being rational beings, realized that they could not individually provide security, road, education, roads, airports, schools and hospitals, …show more content…
The roles the family and society play as a problem solving mechanism in Kenya.
Strong families shape a strong country. A cohesive family builds character, commitment and self-worthy. A child that grows in a caring and loving family is likely to be a respectable citizen” It is through sturdy family ties that citizens will be able to get along well and thus breaking barriers of tribalism, race, color and religion. A strong united family will make a strong community which leads to a strong nation. The role of the family is to introduce first-hand knowledge to its immediate members on how to live and behave. (PSCU, 2015)
The role of the family in problem solving may include ensuring medical adherence for any sick member, building family relationship i.e. communication or problem. It also includes the ability of the family being keen and intervening early of any issues arising within the family. Regarding the health of the members, families are supposed to ensure that the children do get required health attention i.e vaccinations. They are to ensure that the children attend school while monitoring the progress of the …show more content…
They can also develop building materials supply centers and other community based economic initiatives. They also support invention, demonstration and pilot projects. Help in enabling communication by using interactive methods and study on communication. This can help the community to get the policy making level from and to the government. In advocacy, the Non-Government Organizations write petitions to the government and also through peaceful