A heartwarming yet hilarious exchange between a Kenyan father and his daughter, who recently joined university as a “fresher,” has taken social media by storm.
The viral WhatsApp chats have sparked a conversation about the unique bond modern fathers are building with their daughters.
The conversation, shared by the father in a popular parenting Facebook group, shows him checking in on his daughter late at night.
Unlike the strict, formal fathers of the past, this dad casually asked his daughter about the infamous “Gold Rush” phenomenon in Kenyan universities.
“Are You Being Harassed?”
In the screenshots, the father jokingly asked his daughter if she and other freshers were being “harassed” by third-year students, a practice commonly known as the “Gold Rush.”
This term refers to older students rushing to date naive first-years immediately after admission.
“Part of a chat between my university first-year daughter and I. Parents, do you know ‘gold rush’?” the dad captioned the post, engaging other parents in the discussion.
The daughter’s response was equally candid. “Maybe some, not me,” she replied with laughing emojis, showing a level of comfort and openness that many netizens found admirable.
Kenyans React to the Cool Dad
Social media users were quick to praise the father for being present and approachable. Many noted that such open communication is the best way to protect young girls from the “sponsors” and peer pressure often found on campus.
“My dad wouldn’t use that language on me! This looks like workmates chatting,” commented one user, while another added, “Your daughter is blessed to have you. This is how we keep our children safe.”
The Shift in Parenting
This viral moment highlights a shift in Kenyan parenting, where fear is being replaced by friendship. Experts agree that when parents maintain open lines of communication, students are less likely to fall victim to the “sponsor” culture or drug abuse on campus.
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