REACHING GENERATION Y – Teaching youth to take risks wisely.
There’s an African proverb that says “It takes a village to raise a child” it comes with a strong punch this time around as we are constantly seeing our world change given the advent of digital media feeding our kids all sorts of information. It is more crucial now than ever before to exercise the saying to its fullest meaning. Read about Generation Y below. Generation Y has been described as ambitious and materialistic, impulsive, impatient, seeking instant gratification and relying largely on luck – not characteristics associated with wise decision-making. But luck is really being surrounded by people who care and having the right information to make informed choices in living life responsibly. This is the message that the National Responsible Gambling Programme (NRGP) is bringing to Generation Y through a series of intervention workshops in Durban, Rustenburg, Witbank and Polokwane entitled “Taking risks wisely”, all aimed at 18 to 35-year olds. Explaining the reason for the workshops, Ms Nana Magomola, Executive Director of the NRGP explained “without the benefit of age, many young people lack the wisdom that is needed for making risky decisions. Through our series of workshops the NRGP aims to discuss some of the common risks they will encounter in life, to better understand these and equip them in managing life’s choices. Understanding the consequences of choices they make could prevent them from experimenting with drugs, gambling, alcohol or risky sexual behaviour.” While showcasing the effects of risk-taking in general, the workshops place specific emphasis on gambling and tackles issues of debt and money management, and the fact that excessive gambling does not lead to wealth. Instead it impacts on their health, their jobs, their relationships and financial well-being. In addition to receiving advice from experts and motivational speakers, an interactive play helps the youthful audience to see, through edutainment, why it is important to assess risks carefully. “The workshops deal with concerns regarding financial health and wellness, and emphasises the endless possibilities for youth in our country” Ms Nana Magomola concluded. “Edutainment is a far more effective means to reach Generation Y than preachy lectures.” A 2004 survey, “A Profile of Youth Gambling in South Africa”, conducted by the University of the Witwatersrand on behalf of the National Gambling Board, confirmed that although casino gambling is rare amongst youth given the controls in place, a fairly large number of young people do gamble, mostly amongst themselves on informal games. This finding is consistent with other local and international research which shows the propensity of adolescents to risk-taking generally, partly because the mechanisms for self-control within the brain are not yet fully developed. Prevention of...
Father’s Day gift? – Kings of Chaos.
This past weekend we professed our undying love to our mother’s and went all out with the perfect gift for Mother’s Day. Let’s not forget our father’s looked in envy as to what will my children get me? When it comes to that special gift we understand you’d want to do the same for the parents who brought you into this world. Represent brings you closer to realising that one gift for that extra special man in your life, Dad. See after the jump what we recommend. If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for Father’s Day, look no further than getting tickets to the ultimate rock concert “Kings of Chaos” at the Sun City Superbowl happening this father’s day weekend of Saturday the 15th and Sunday the 16th of June. The show includes an incredible line-up of rock legends from bands such as Guns n Roses, Def Leppard, Velvet Revolver, Deep Purple, Black Country Communion and Collective Soul. Show tickets can be purchased through Computicket between R375.00 and R560.00. A special park and ride facility is available from Vanderbijlpark at R275.00 per person, from the East Rand, Pretoria and Centurion Park at R260.00 per person, and from Rustenburg at R100.00 per person. For more information about the pick-up points, visit: Pick-up Points. Date and Venue Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 June – Sun City Superbowl Time 20h00 Cost Cape Town R375 to R700 Sun City R375 to R560 Tickets Available at Computicket Please note that the Cape Town show takes place at: Grand West...
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