PHOTOS: Diana Marua Transfers Son, Morgan Bahati from Luxurious to Local School to Instill Gratitude

Diana Marua Transfers Son from Luxurious to Local School to Instill Gratitude

Kenyan YouTuber and content creator Diana Marua has sparked a lively national discussion on parenting after openly discussing the reasons behind her and her husband, musician Bahati, deciding to move their son Morgan Bahati from an elite international school to a more affordable local school in Makueni County.

In a video interview, Diana shared her thoughts as a mother, mentioning that Morgan had become too accustomed to a “soft life” characterized by luxury, ease, and entitlement. She stressed that the shift was aimed at realigning his values and encouraging their teenage son to cultivate a greater sense of gratitude and humility. READ MORE

“We noticed he was beginning to take things for granted,” Diana stated. “Interacting with children from less fortunate backgrounds has helped him value life more.”

Diana Marua Transfers Son from Luxurious to Local School to Instill Gratitude

 
Diana observed notable behavioral changes that raised alarm. Once lively and expressive, Morgan had started to seem emotionally detached, particularly during family video recordings, often looking reserved and unengaged.

“Whenever you would ask him to say something, he’d dismiss it as if it were beneath him,” Diana explained. “We observed him pulling away from his siblings, and we understood we needed to act before it was too late.”

The choice was not made easily, emotionally speaking. Just days after starting at his new school, Morgan reportedly faced challenges with homesickness and a stark contrast in lifestyle, shifting from waking up at 10am to being startled awake at 5am.

Nonetheless, Diana remains resolute in her decision, asserting that parenting goes beyond merely providing for the best but also encompasses imparting some of life’s toughest, yet most significant, lessons.

“We’ve given him comfort. Now we’re focused on teaching him character,” she continued.

 
The reaction from the online community has been mixed. Some commend the decision as an example of purposeful parenting, while others believe Morgan should have the freedom to develop at his own pace, even suggesting he be excluded from the family’s content until he feels prepared. READ MORE

“Rather than criticizing, more parents should introspect,” one supporter remarked. “This approach embodies parenting with intention.”

Diana’s openness continues to spark conversation, but one element remains evident: she is not just nurturing a celebrity — she is raising a young man.