The Forgotten Casualty of Paternity Deception: Who Speaks for the Child?

Sunday Standard The Forgotten Casualty of Paternity Deception: Who Speaks for the Child? When a scandal strikes at the very heart of societal norms, the public reaction is rarely measured. Right now, our national discourse is caught in a fever. The revelations surrounding wrongful paternity have sparked a sycophantic frenzy of outrage, cultural defence, and unwavering rallying behind the stance of the elders. The adults are shouting. The […] The post The Forgotten Casualty of Paternity Deception: Who Speaks for the Child? first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Chedza Chilisa

Jul 6, 2026 - 05:37

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The Forgotten Casualty of Paternity Deception: Who Speaks for the Child?

When a scandal strikes at the very heart of societal norms, the public reaction is rarely measured. Right now, our national discourse is caught in a fever. The revelations surrounding wrongful paternity have sparked a sycophantic frenzy of outrage, cultural defence, and unwavering rallying behind the stance of the elders.

The adults are shouting.

The comment sections are raging.

The social fabric is being torn apart by adults litigating the sins of adults.

However, in the midst of this deafening noise, a profound and sobering silence surrounds the most important question of all – What about the child?

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