Obaa Yaa
She is pregnant
Dear Obaa Yaa,
A few weeks ago, I reached out to Obaa Yaa, and she promptly addressed my concern, for which I am grateful.
Since then, I have entered into a relationship, but my extended period of singlehood led to a lack of control during intimate moments, resulting in the unintended pregnancy of my partner.
As a young man without employment, I am unsure how to provide for both the mother and the unborn child. I’m feeling overwhelmed and confused; can you offer any guidance?
Kelvin Boakye,
Osu
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Dear Kelvin,
I AM grateful you took the advice I gave you concerning your issue a few weeks ago and I must say I am happy for your growth.
In your case, I must say, you should try hard and get a job. Having and taking care of children comes with a lot of responsibility of which finances come first.
You must be financially sound so that the child and your home will not lack anything. If you are good at handmade entrepreneurial skills, I would advise you to try your hands on them. Do not be idle.
Sitting idle does not solve a problem. Know that you have a big task in front of you therefore you should face it like a man. Get a job and start saving money towards unforeseen problems too. Wishing you all the best in life.
Obaa Yaa
I’m having second thoughts
Dear Obaa Yaa,
My man and I are planning a wedding which will take place within the next few months. It will be preceded by an engagement.
But I am beginning to have second thoughts because I suspect that my man was hiding some negative things about his character.
For instance, I visited him at his office unexpectedly, and he was exchanging profanities with another worker.
At another time, he was chasing a female worker around the office and everyone was laughing. But he is a very polite man when we are alone.
Which one do you think is his true character?
It is very important for me because I don’t want to marry a joker.
A.B, Sewhi
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Dear A.B
I don’t think you love this man at all, otherwise you will not be having second thoughts about his other side.
If you are for him, tell him how you felt on the occasions that you went to his office. Don’t make an issue out of it; let him know how much it affected you.
If he cares for you, he will do something about it.
But it might interest you to know that the behaviour of people differs when at home and at work places
Obaa Yaa
What subjects should I choose?
Dear Obaa Yaa,
I took part in General Certificate Examination, Ordinary Level (‘O’ level ), and passed in five subjects including English language 6, Modern Mathematics 5, Commerce 3, Business Management 5, and Accounting 6.
With Economics, I had 8. Due to economic constraints it would be impossible for me to attempt the economics again.
What I need from you is an advice as to which subjects I should take at the Advance level so as to go to the University.
I would also like to know the type of career I should take at the University.
A.J, Accra.
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Dear A.J
If you want to go to the Sixth form, then you would have to avoid all the subjects except the Commerce and Business Management. But since you are talking of financial constraints, you will have to look for a job and later register for part-time studies in order to take the exams.
That will not be easy but with determination, you can do it.
The career you choose finally should depend on what subjects you do best.
