Addiction to social media is breeding indiscipline, particularly in youths, says Joshua Ayokanmi of the Christ The King Church, Ilorin, declared in Ilorin.

“They don’t listen to their parents and the elderly when advised as they declare such advice as ‘old school’,” noted the cleric.

The cleric lamented that Nigerian youths had become addicted to social media, resulting in immorality.

He noted that youths had become engrossed in making social media friends and learning bad conduct from such friends through chatting and “exchange of immorality.”

“They have different friends and are learning cultures different from indigenous, rich and comprehensive African cultures. They follow friends on social media handles from where they learn bad behaviours and immorality,” the cleric added.

Mr Ayokanmi also mentioned that social media had also influenced youths’ dress and grooming, including their entire way of life.

He observed that social media also distracted many youths from their academic pursuits and other gainful engagements.

The pastor advised parents to take parenting seriously, pay more attention to their children, and regularly caution about social media addiction and abuse. 

(NAN)