Kajal Maharaj with her sons, Zorion and Kyros.

RAISING boys in today’s world is one of the greatest responsibilities a parent can carry. As a mother to two incredible boys, 11-year-old Zorion and 10-year-old Kyros, I know that I am not just raising children, I am raising the next generation of men.

Every conversation; every lesson; every moment of discipline, love, sacrifice, and guidance are shaping the men they will one day become.

Every generation is shaped by the men it produces. The way men lead, love, provide, protect, communicate, and treat others has a ripple effect that touches families, communities, and society as a whole.

For me, motherhood goes far beyond making sure my boys are fed, clothed, educated, and cared for. My greatest mission is to shape their character.