Accra: Mrs Love Amponsah, the Greater Accra Coordinator of the Guidance and Counselling Unit, Ghana Education Service (GES), has urged parents to closely monitor their children's school activities to prevent negative peer influence. She emphasized that some students fall prey to peer pressure, leading to behaviors that could hinder their future development.
According to Ghana News Agency, Mrs Amponsah made these remarks during an interview at the conclusion of the week-long Greater Accra Guidance and Counselling Week celebration in Accra. The event, themed 'Empowering Minds, Enriching Lives: The Role of Counsellor,' featured activities such as floats, debates, and competitions to highlight the importance of counseling in schools.
Mrs Amponsah elaborated that counselors provide more than just advice; they offer professional guidance to help students achieve their potential. She cautioned students against discussing personal issues with peers and encouraged them to seek help from the Guidance and Counselling Unit instead.
She pointed out that family issues, such as those from broken homes, impact students' focus on studies and require urgent intervention. Counselors proactively identify students facing challenges and offer them support.
Counseling, Mrs Amponsah noted, is a collective responsibility, urging all stakeholders to support initiatives aimed at helping students overcome school-related challenges. She encouraged learners to embrace counseling as a tool to discover their strengths and prepare for their futures confidently.