Advocacy for Positive Behavioural Patterns Initiative has urged parents to actively engage in their children’s digital lives and understand the risks associated with unethical online behaviours.
  
In a statement in Abuja, yesterday, Director, Campaign Team of the Non-Government Organisation (NGO), Bamidele Mann, noted that it was a call to action for parents.
  
Mann stated that in an era dominated by technology, the pervasive influence of the Internet had given rise to concerning trends among youths. He added: “The surge in involvement of teens and young adults in cyber fraud, specifically activities like ‘Yahoo Yahoo’ and ‘Yahoo Plus’, is alarming. As a community, we cannot afford to turn a blind eye to these destructive behavioural patterns.
  
“The initiative is taking a bold stance to raise parents’ consciousness to their responsibilities of guiding and safeguarding their children. It is a clarion call for parents to actively engage in their children’s digital lives, understand the risks associated with unethical online behaviours, and work towards fostering a culture of responsibility and integrity.”
  
According to him, the initiative is stepping forward to address a pressing concern: the rise of unethical online activities among teens and young adults.
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