In a heartfelt plea to parents, Senator Ronald Dela Rosa emphasized the importance of unconditional love within the family to prevent children from falling into the traps of illegal drugs.
“Kayong mga parents, mahalin ninyo ang inyong mga anak palagi. Mga anak, mahalin ninyo ang inyong mga parents. Dahil kung walang pagmamahalan sa loob ng ating mga tahanan napakadaling pumasok ng problema ng iligal na droga,” Dela Rosa stated during his speech when he visited Romblon to attend the coronation night of the Binibining Odiongan 2024 on Thursday.
He urged parents to prioritize building strong bonds with their children, emphasizing that a loving and nurturing environment at home greatly reduces the likelihood of children turning to drugs.
“We don't have to fight each other. Hindi tayo kailangang makipag-away sa mga drug personalities. Ang papel lang natin dito sa mundo ay mahalin natin ang inyong mga anak dahil kung yan ay magawa ninyo, malaki ang tiyansang ang mga anak natin ay hindi mapupunta sa iligal na droga,” he added.
Dela Rosa highlighted the detrimental effects of dysfunctional families on children, citing them as vulnerable targets for drug abuse. He stressed the importance of responsible parenting, urging parents to closely monitor their children's activities and associations.
“We must be responsible parents. Bantayan natin ang mga anak natin kung saan pumupunta. Tawagan natin kung ano ang ginagawa at kung sino ang laging kasama,” Dela Rosa emphasized.
