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Regional Director in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Michelle Pinnock, is calling on parents to take a more hands-on approach in guiding their children, especially as they transition into high school, where new academic and social challenges await.
Speaking at the graduation ceremony for Chetwood Memorial Primary School, held at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Montego Bay on Tuesday (July 1), Dr. Pinnock stressed the importance of digital supervision, reminding parents that while tablets and laptops can be helpful learning tools, they can also expose children to harmful influences if left unchecked.
As such, she said, the use of these devices must be actively monitored.
Dr. Pinnock also highlighted the emotional needs of adolescents and the risks of pushing them too quickly into adult roles.