One of the things that upset me most during my time as a teacher was the total lack of curiosity some children showed in the world around them.  While some pupils talked excitedly about what they wanted to be when they grew up and the countries they wanted to visit, others displayed no flicker of interest whatsoever. 

When children’s natural selfish competitive natures are unchecked and even encouraged, sibling rivalry easily spills over into something far nastier – bullying.

By Bunmi Sofola It was an exclusive 50th birthday party that boasted the best foods on the menu down to exotic canapé and choice wine and champagne.  However, by the time desert was served, Veronica, 36, had changed from the polite, friendly lady who had initially charmed other guests, into an insulting and aggressive loud […]

By Bunmi Sofola Once in a while, an event occurs that brings a similar one that happened ages ago back sharply into focus.  Ini was the first to get married out of the ‘group’.  She had to be.  With so many men in heat panting after her, it was inevitable that she had to make […]

By Bunmi Sofola A friend of mine recently met the men of her dreams.  In the whirlwind courtship that followed, they quickly got round to the conversational games that lovers play.  And “so it was that Mr. Right asked Miss Right: “How many men have you slept with?  The sensible girl immediately reversed the question, to […]