The National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) has ignited a national conversation by urging the government to prohibit social media access for children below the age of 15, citing growing concerns over online exploitation and moral decay.
In a bold move aimed at safeguarding Ghana's youth, NUGS President Rashid Ibrahim has called on the government to implement a social media ban for children under 15—a policy already adopted in Australia, France, and Indonesia.
Speaking during a panel discussion at the fourth Muslim Leaders and Catholic Bishops Meeting Dialogue, held under the theme “Addressing the Challenges of Rising Indiscipline in Our Schools: The Role of Faith-Based Organisations,” Ibrahim argued that unrestricted social media access is poisoning the minds of young Ghanaians.
"It looks like our kids are abusing social media far too much, and we must not allow that to continue," said Ibrahim, who is also a legal practitioner.
The NUGS president linked the escalating indiscipline in schools to weak parental oversight and insufficient supervision within educational institutions. He stressed that children must learn that misconduct carries consequences and called for appropriate sanctions when juveniles violate school regulations.
Civic Education Chief: Parenting Requires Resources, Time, and Prayer
Supporting the call for stronger family involvement, Mrs Lucille Hewlett Annan, Commission Secretary of the National Commission for Civic Education (NCCE), urged parents to prioritise their children's upbringing when making life decisions.
"Caring for children requires money. It requires time. It requires substantial resources—and it requires prayers," she emphasised.
Academic: Broken Homes Breeding Indiscipline
Dr Haruna Zagoon-Sayeed, Senior Lecturer and Lead Convener of the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Ghana, offered a sobering analysis of the root causes of student misconduct.
"Imagine a school with 2,000 students and just one chaplain expected to deliver the moral education we envision," he lamented.
Dr Zagoon-Sayeed argued that the rising indiscipline among children is a direct reflection of crumbling societal values and fractured family structures, which deprive young people of essential guidance and nurturing.
He further called on the government to strengthen support for faith-based organisations, recognising their pivotal role in shaping student character and promoting discipline in schools.
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