A recent incident in our schools has once again brought studentviolence into the national spotlight. While this behaviour is notnew, its increasing frequency demands deeper reflection.
Rising hooliganism in our schools forces us to ask a hard question: are we responding to today’s challenges with yesterday’s solutions? Student misconduct is often treated purely as a discipline issue, but it is also a digital safety conversation.
Today’s children are growing up in a highly connected world where smartphones and online content can influence attitudes, behaviour, and emotional responses.
Addressing behaviour without addressing digital influence leaves part of the problem unsolved. A few weeks ago on TV3 Ghana’s The Afternoon Show, Emmanuel Adinkra, President of Ghana Internet Safety Foundation, highlighted why parenting in the digital age must go beyond punishment.
When children are given internet-enabled devices, they also need guidance, clear boundaries, and open conversations.
As conversations continue about safety and behaviour in our schools, we must also pay attention to the digital environments shaping young minds.
Watch the snippet and share your thoughts: what practical steps can families and schools take to promote responsible technology use?
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