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OPINION: Banning Porn Alone Won’t Save Nigeria’s Children

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Fatimah Yusuf Usman
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March 18, 2025

OPINION: Banning Porn Alone Won’t Save Nigeria’s Children

The House of Representatives recently called on the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to shut down all pornographic websites nationwide, citing the need to protect societal values and shield the vulnerable from the psychological and social harms of pornography.

This move, though well-intentioned, raises an essential question: Can government intervention ever replace parental responsibility in safeguarding children from moral corruption? The debate over banning pornographic content often resurfaces in discussions about cultural preservation and the erosion of moral values.

While government regulations can create barriers, they do not eliminate the demand for explicit content, nor do they address the deeper issue of moral upbringing. At the heart of this conversation lies an uncomfortable truth—parents, not policymakers, bear the greatest responsibility for shaping the moral compass of their children.

No firewall, no digital restriction, no legislative ban can substitute for the power of deliberate and involved parenting. The digital age has made explicit content more accessible than ever, and a simple ban cannot erase curiosity.

It is within the home, in the daily interactions between parents and their children, that true moral guidance must take root. Beyond monitoring internet activity, parenting requires vigilance, engagement, and the ability to instill values that make children consciously reject harmful influences, even in the absence of external restrictions.

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A child raised with open communication and emotional security is more likely to develop discernment in navigating the world’s complexities. Many parents shy away from difficult conversations, leaving children to seek answers elsewhere—often from peers or unfiltered online sources.

The stigma surrounding discussions on sexuality and morality has, in many ways, left children more vulnerable. When children fear judgment rather than finding solace in their parents, they become easy prey for external influences that can dismantle years of moral instruction within moments.

The solution is not found in a sweeping government directive but in the deliberate act of parenting. Blocking access to certain websites may provide a temporary sense of control, but it does not teach children self-control. It does not prepare them for the inevitable exposure to life’s moral dilemmas.

It does not build the resilience necessary to say no when faced with temptation. A generation raised with filters but without moral grounding will, in time, find ways to bypass restrictions, rendering censorship meaningless.

Beyond the internet, moral decay manifests in different forms—through conversations in schools, entertainment, and even within peer groups. While it is easy to blame technology, the real challenge lies in ensuring that children have the moral fortitude to navigate a world that will always present ethical dilemmas.

This cannot be achieved through bans alone but through consistent and value-driven parenting. The role of government in regulating content is secondary to the role of parents in shaping character. If a child learns self-respect, discipline, and ethical reasoning at home, no amount of digital temptation can easily shake their foundation.

The internet may be vast and unfiltered, but the home is the first line of defense—a fortress that must be built not with prohibitions but with understanding, trust, and an unwavering commitment to moral upbringing.

Fatimah Yusuf Usman is a serving corps member at PRNigeria Centre, Abuja. She can be reached via: [email protected].

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