Page One Director urges parents to embrace technology and responsible child upbringing

The Director of Page One Educational Complex in the Techiman South Municipality of the Bono East Region, Prince Joseph Sorengan, has appealed to parents and educational stakeholders to combine responsible parenting with the effective use of technology in preparing children for the future.

He noted that artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly shaping daily life and must be embraced as a supportive tool for learning and work rather than viewed as a substitute for human effort.

Speaking during the school’s 9th graduation ceremony, Mr. Sorengan explained the need for children to receive proper guidance both at home and in school if they are to thrive in an increasingly digital world.

“As a country, we are integrating technology into our educational system, and AI is becoming the order of the day. While it is designed to make life easier, it should not be seen as a replacement for humans. We must guide our children to use it as a tool for effective learning and productive work”

Mr. Sorengan further disclosed that the school has set up two modern computer laboratories to give learners hands-on ICT training and better prepare them for a technology-driven job market. According to him, Page One Educational Complex places strong emphasis on holistic education, complementing classroom work with programs in music, fashion, and “smart mathematics” to produce well-rounded learners.

“At Page One Educational Complex, we have built two fully equipped computer laboratories to prepare our learners for life after school and the job market, where technology is now an integral part of every sector.

“We are committed to training our learners holistically. Beyond theoretical studies, we place strong emphasis on other disciplines. This is why we run programs in music, fashion, smart mathematics, and many others, to ensure our learners are well-rounded and not left behind.”

Mad. Faustina Amoapong, a parent who chaired the graduation ceremony, also encouraged parents to pay close attention to their children’s use of mobile phones and the internet. She urged them to cultivate responsible online behavior in their wards, cautioning that misuse of digital platforms could have negative effects on their education.

She further advised parents to be open with their children when they ask questions, warning that withholding answers could push them to seek information from unreliable sources.

“I urge parents to be mindful of how their children use mobile phones to access the internet. They should cultivate in their wards the habit of responsible social media usage to ensure that the internet benefits their educational journey.

“Parents should also avoid hiding the truth from their children when they ask questions. If children are denied answers, they may seek information elsewhere and risk being negatively influenced.”

Mad. Amoapong expressed concern over the growing abuse of drugs and harmful substances among young people, describing the trend as alarming and partly linked to weak parental supervision. She therefore called on parents to dedicate more time, care, and resources to raising their children responsibly.

“The increasing intake of illicit drugs and other harmful substances among the youth is very alarming. To some extent, this can be attributed to poor parenting. I therefore encourage parents to invest more in the proper upbringing of their children.” She stated

Source: Ghanaweb.mobi