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At the 6th sitting of the Sierra Leone Children Parliament, a strong statement was made by one of the participants, who expressed disappointment in the state of content creation in the country.
During the debate, the child representative boldly declared, “I am not proud of Sierra Leone content creators.”
The Sierra Leone Children Parliament, a platform that allows school-going children to engage in debates and propose solutions in a parliamentary format, witnessed this emotional plea from one of its members. The child parliamentarian used the opportunity to highlight the negative influence of social media and its growing impact on the youth.
The participant addressed the House, stating, “Madam Speaker, as a child, I am not proud of our content creators—be it musicians, actors, or comedians. They are now as boring as our politicians.” The comment resonated with the underlying frustration many young people feel about the current state of the entertainment and media industry in the country.
The participant further emphasized the dangers of social media, expressing concern that platforms like Facebook have turned into battlegrounds filled with negative content, including abusive language. “Our parents can no longer allow us to use the internet because today we are even afraid to use Facebook. The platform has become a battlefield, with negativity everywhere,” she said.
This statement at the Children’s Parliament drew attention to the alarming rise of harmful content on social media and the effect it is having on children and young people in Sierra Leone. The call for change highlighted the need for responsible content creation and safer online environments for the youth of the country.
