Parents must monitor children’s activities, studies and whereabouts, says Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — In a recent address to reporters, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasized the crucial role of parents in monitoring their children's daily lives. Speaking after Friday prayers at Masjid Al-Muqarrabin, Anwar cautioned that inadequate supervision could have serious consequences for children's futures.

He urged parents to pay closer attention to various aspects of their children's lives, such as their academic performance, nighttime routines, homework completion, and potential drug involvement. Anwar stressed that parents often remain unaware of these crucial details about their children's activities.

He highlighted the importance of collaboration between parents and families in addressing issues faced by children, including mental health challenges and autism. Anwar also mentioned that the Cabinet had discussed several such concerns earlier in the day, requiring collective efforts to find solutions. He expressed his disappointment at the recurring calls for government intervention and emphasized that it was equally important for parents to take responsibility for their children's upbringing and well-being.

Anwar warned that some parents might simply leave their children to their circumstances, without providing proper guidance, supervision, or education, which he believed could negatively impact their children's upbringing and future prospects.