Youth Corner

One important goal as you grow and mature is to develop good relationships. The special qualities that are required in a relationship are respect, responsibility, understanding, caring and working to make the relationship strong. Strong relationships take time and effort to build. At the root of a good relationship is a strong friendship - not simply a strong physical attraction or a sexual relationship. In a good relationship, neither person tries to control the other person or pressure them into doing things. Neither person exploits or uses the other in any way. You can have a very close relationship without having sex.

Remember you are in control, so be sure about the decisions you make and avoid risky behaviour in order to achieve your goals and life dreams! Good luck with your education and all the best in the future! Please visit again for more cool stuff. Acknowledgement The National co-ordinating Agency for Population and Development (NCAPD) (http://www.ncapd-ke.org) has produced a booklet entitled “What’s New and Cool for Youth” to create awareness about population and and development issues among Kenyan youth. This brochure provides a summary of that booklet.