A debate around banning social media for children under 16 is gathering momentum in India, with ministers in several states studying a law recently enacted in Australia. In particular, ministers from southern states are exploring the effectiveness of such a ban in protecting children.
The Economic Survey, an annual document by India's chief economic adviser, has also recommended that the federal government evaluates age-based limits on social media usage. However, experts caution that such a ban could face significant legal challenges.
Australia recently became the first country to enforce social media bans for children under 16, mandating age verification to restrict accounts for minors. Similar measures are under consideration in France and the UK. In India, while some lawmakers (like LSK Devarayalu) are advocating for a ban, there are concerns over its practicality, enforcement, and potential backlash from digital rights activists.
The Andhra Pradesh government has established a group of ministers to study global regulatory frameworks concerning social media. However, concerns persist regarding age verification challenges, enforcement complexities, and whether such a ban truly addresses the underlying issues of children’s online safety. Parents, too, express mixed feelings, with some supporting a ban while others attribute the problem to a lack of engagement from adults.
In this rapidly evolving digital age, the conversation around social media use for kids continues to develop, inviting young users and their educators into a new era of responsibility and awareness.
The Economic Survey, an annual document by India's chief economic adviser, has also recommended that the federal government evaluates age-based limits on social media usage. However, experts caution that such a ban could face significant legal challenges.
Australia recently became the first country to enforce social media bans for children under 16, mandating age verification to restrict accounts for minors. Similar measures are under consideration in France and the UK. In India, while some lawmakers (like LSK Devarayalu) are advocating for a ban, there are concerns over its practicality, enforcement, and potential backlash from digital rights activists.
The Andhra Pradesh government has established a group of ministers to study global regulatory frameworks concerning social media. However, concerns persist regarding age verification challenges, enforcement complexities, and whether such a ban truly addresses the underlying issues of children’s online safety. Parents, too, express mixed feelings, with some supporting a ban while others attribute the problem to a lack of engagement from adults.
In this rapidly evolving digital age, the conversation around social media use for kids continues to develop, inviting young users and their educators into a new era of responsibility and awareness.
