Matuga MP Kassim Sawa Tandaza has called on the parents to assist police in disciplining their criminal children.
His statement follows the rising juvenile gangs terrorising residents in Waa/Ngombeni, Kombani and Tiwi areas among other parts of the region.
The MP said parents should admit that some of their children are a threat to security and should report them for disciplining before it is too late.
"It is simple, if you continue pampering them at home they will be taught by this cold world," he said.
Tandaza said cases of parents rushing to leaders asking for help to bail out their arrested criminal children is demoralising.
He said it is sad that some of the parents know that their children are involved in crime but still defend them.
The MP warned that protecting rogue children against the law is a grave mistake and it is a price that the parents will one day pay.
"You are not helping them but digging your own graves because it is not long before they turn against you," he said.
It is believed that the juvenile gangs are armed with pangas and machetes which they use to terrorise locals especially at night.
Motorists and bodas bodas plying the Mombasa-Lunga-Lunga highway have been complaining of being attacked by juvenile gangs who stone them along the road while others steal from locals.
The juvenile criminals are also accused of stealing people's property in broad daylight.
Some locals have had their drying clothes and sometimes home electrical appliances and valuables stolen.
Other affected areas are Lofta, Mvindeni and Ajab in Diani.
Last month, a man escaped death by a whisker after being beaten by a mob for allegedly attacking a woman in the evening along the Ukunda airport road.
Tandaza said it is shocking that the majority of the juvenile gangs comprise of schoolgoing children who are known but whose parents protect them.
"There is a huge problem, these children rush home after committing crime but we protect them," he said.
The MP told the parents that he won't be bailing out criminals and should let the law take its course.
He said it would be wise if parents team up with county security to ensure criminal children are taken to correctional facilities for disciplining to help them become responsible members of the society.
Tandaza said insecurity is a hindrance to development urging residents to remain vigilant and help fight crime and drug abuse.
He said police alone can't tame insecurity but require strong cooperation from the residents, especially parents.
Tandaza, however, said plans are underway to launch sensitisation campaigns meant to address issues of crimes.
He said they will be engaging parents and youth on the same to put an end to juvenile gangs.
In February, some Kwale business operators decried increased insecurity in Diani, Msambweni subcounty.
They blamed area police for doing little to address the cases that give locals sleepless nights.
However, Msambweni subcounty police commander Francis Gachoki said police have been able to subdue criminal activities not only in Diani but the entire county and that Kwale is safe.
"Security is intact and there is nothing to worry about. Our officers are alert and have done well in curbing criminal activities," he said.
-Edited by SKanyara