Khaberni - Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi pointed out that the social models that have been presented by dramatic works over many long decades have not reflected the reality of the Egyptian family or the values of struggle and discipline.
He explained that they focused on luxurious and exaggerated lifestyles, which contributed to raising expectations among the new generations, and creating a sharp gap between reality and fantasy — which, according to him, led to an increase in divorce rates.
President El-Sisi said during his interactive dialogue with the new applicants for the police academy: "Why did the divorce rate increase? The drama didn't show that the woman struggles with her husband, didn't show that her home might not be very expensive... It presents people living in villas and very expensive apartments, maybe thirty percent of Egyptians can't afford that. So, you're watching TV, and you want when you look around to have a home like theirs... Well, your home isn't like theirs, so you're not satisfied with neither your father nor your husband."
The president affirmed that building a healthy Egyptian personality, according to scientific and psychological standards, cannot be achieved through a single artistic work, especially in light of accumulations that have lasted for more than sixty years, gradually affecting the values of society, its conscience, and the way of thinking.
He emphasized that "real reform of any problem starts from an accurate and correct diagnosis," adding: "Successful solutions cannot be reached without knowing the causes of the malfunction."
The president considered that the shift in media and dramatic content — towards a realistic representation that reflects the efforts of the Egyptian family and its value in confronting challenges and work — is a fundamental part of societal reform, and must be accompanied by comprehensive national awareness that redefines concepts of success and happiness away from excessive material appearance.
