Renowned comic Ali Baba delivered a powerful message on the significance of education, especially for children under 10 years old, during an engaging segment on Classic FM titled The Discourse With Ken. Ali Baba stressed that early education plays a pivotal role in shaping children’s understanding of boundaries and addressing pressing societal issues as they mature.
He stated” Someone asked me two days ago ‘If you could change one thing across the world what would it be?’ I would give formal education to people between the ages of birth and 10.”
Reflecting on a disturbing incident he witnessed, Ali Baba recounted confronting a man engaging in sexual harassment and the importance of education in recognizing and preventing such misconduct. He highlighted how education empowers individuals to discern right from wrong, emphasizing that awareness of actions’ consequences can deter harmful behaviors and legal repercussions.
Ali Baba further emphasized the role of education in averting senseless violence, pointing out that individuals educated on the value of human life are less likely to engage in destructive acts. By advocating for dialogue and justice as fundamental principles, he emphasized the transformative impact of education in fostering a culture of respect and peaceful conflict resolution.
“It is so critical and it is the failure to do that that makes people not know the value of life, or the essence of humanity and not know that you have to respect each other’s space, values and boundaries. All that can be achieved through education,” he said.
Ali Baba’s insights shed light on the transformative power of education in addressing societal challenges and promoting empathy, responsibility, and ethical conduct. His impassioned plea for education as a catalyst for positive change resonates as a call to action for fostering a more enlightened and compassionate society.
