Social Media Blamed for Poor SHS Performance in Volta Region
The Volta Region House of Chiefs (VRHC) has expressed concern about the poor academic performance of students in the region, attributing the situation partly to their growing interest in social media at the expense of their studies. The House said the situation had contributed to 15 senior high schools (SHSs) failing to produce a single … The post Social Media Blamed for Poor SHS Performance in…
The Volta Region House of Chiefs (VRHC) has raised alarm over the declining academic performance of students in the region, partly blaming the trend on students' increasing reliance on social media over their studies. Highlighting the issue during a recent meeting, the VRHC President and Paramount Chief of the Anfoega Traditional Area, Togbe Tepre Hodo IV, emphasized that the poor results were not solely due to discipline issues but also a reflection of the broader societal decline in discipline.
He stated that social media's pervasive influence on students' educational pursuits was a significant concern, potentially jeopardizing their futures and the nation's progress. The VRHC President questioned the ban on corporal punishment in schools, advocating for a reconsideration of such policies, stating, "If the child does something wrong, you give three strokes of cane and that is reasonable force, who says that we banned it?"
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