The internet is raising your kids better than you are, and the results are terrifying. Matabeleland South police are blasting negligent guardians for letting smartphones act as surrogate parents while abuse cases skyrocket. Inspector Chiratidzo Dube told a crowd in Gwanda Urban that minors are turning into both victims and perpetrators of sexual crimes after consuming toxic digital garbage.
She highlighted disturbing trends from 2025, where children accessed inappropriate material on unsecured devices belonging to adults. The spokesperson argued that families must stop outsourcing their responsibilities to artificial intelligence or tablets. Unrestricted access creates a breeding ground for behavioral rot inside the home.
Dube stressed that technology acts as a wedge that destroys essential domestic bonds. Victims often wait a month before reporting incidents because they feel disconnected or terrified of their caregivers. The officer insisted that establishing open communication channels remains the only way to catch these tragedies early.
She highlighted disturbing trends from 2025, where children accessed inappropriate material on unsecured devices belonging to adults. The spokesperson argued that families must stop outsourcing their responsibilities to artificial intelligence or tablets. Unrestricted access creates a breeding ground for behavioral rot inside the home.
Dube stressed that technology acts as a wedge that destroys essential domestic bonds. Victims often wait a month before reporting incidents because they feel disconnected or terrified of their caregivers. The officer insisted that establishing open communication channels remains the only way to catch these tragedies early.
