The Police Unit Commander for Community Affairs in the Erongo Region, Inspector Ileni Shapumba, has raised concern about guardians who drink around their children, saying they are likely to follow suit.

Inspector Shapumba says, apart from other efforts being made, churches also have a role to play in teaching people moral values.

Celebrations during the holidays are a time when some people are more likely to drink beyond their limits than at other times of the year.

However, what concerns Inspector Shapumba the most is when guardians drink around children or send them to buy alcohol.

He said children growing up in that environment are likely to follow in the footsteps of their guardians.

This is where the churches need to fiercely come in.

Inspector Shapumba added that church leaders should teach moral values to their community and teach them to differentiate between good and bad.

These are some of the views of some church leaders.