Configure SHS tablets to stop student misuse, government urged

Parents in Adidome, Central Tongu District, Volta Region, have called for government intervention to configure digital tablets given to Senior High School students. The concern stems from students' misuse of these devices, accessing inappropriate websites that expose them to adult content and negatively influence their behavior.

During a community engagement session organized by the Volta Regional Directorate of the Department of Gender, parents and caregivers from 18 communities discussed gender socialization, domestic relations, and effective parenting. District Chief Executive Addison Mornyuie commended the initiative, emphasizing parents' crucial role in fostering safe and nurturing environments for children's holistic development.

The GREAT Model Household program aims to empower participants to promote development within households and the district, recognizing parents as primary role models. Senior Midwifery Officer Ernestine Amehoe advised parents to maintain open communication with children to address challenges and prevent negative behaviors, emphasizing the importance of timely provision of basic needs.

Chief Togbe Dordoe IV of Mafi-Zortikpo thanked the Department of Gender for the workshop, urging parents to provide the best upbringing for their children. Participants developed action plans to apply their knowledge in their homes and communities, serving as advocates for gender equality, positive masculinities, adolescent development, and combating SGBV.