Tailevu resident Leone Tagicakibau is calling for children aged 16 and under to be banned from using social media platforms, including TikTok, to protect them from negative influences and help them become responsible future leaders.
While making his submission to the Joint Parliamentary Special Committee on the Constitution Amendment Bill at Rakiraki Hall, Tagicakibau says he is concerned about the behaviour and vulgar language used by some young people on social media.
He believes children need proper guidance and protection from harmful influences as they grow up.
Tagicakibau says restricting social media access for children aged 16 and under could help prepare them to become responsible leaders in the future.
He also raises concerns about what he sees as a lack of youth representation in national leadership.
Tagicakibau says young people should be given more opportunities to serve on boards and statutory bodies so they can contribute to important decisions affecting the country.
He stresses that young people should not only be regarded as leaders of tomorrow but should also be recognised as leaders of today.
Tagicakibau, who travelled from Nadi to Rakiraki to make his submission, says he wanted to contribute to the constitutional review process as a young leader concerned about Fiji's future.
On other issues raised in his submission, Tagicakibau proposes recognising Christianity as an important part of Fiji's history and national values while respecting freedom of religion and the rights of people from other religious backgrounds.
He says his intention is to preserve Fiji's Christian heritage, while ensuring that everyone can continue to live and worship freely.
Tagicakibau also highlights the importance of recognising Fijian identity and cultural heritage while respecting people of all races who call Fiji home.
