Open Letter to Education Minister: Rising Pupil Deviance and the Pressing Need for a National Parental Accountability Framework

Introduction

In recent years, Ghana has witnessed a troubling surge in pupil misconduct within its educational institutions, raising serious concerns about the moral and behavioral fabric of the nation’s youth. From violent attacks on teachers to the possession of weapons on school grounds, and from the glorification of drug use to the spread of exploitative content, these incidents signal more than isolated disciplinary issues—they point to a systemic breakdown. This open letter to the Honourable Minister of Education calls for urgent action through the establishment of a national parental accountability framework, aiming to restore discipline, safety,