Should India Ban Social Media for Children Under 16, Like Australia? - Page 2

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Everyone has a role to play in safeguarding children from the dangers of social media.

Parents and schools should discourage kids from using smart devices.

Parents should keep an eye on the kid's devices and the amount of time they are spending on the devices.
Everyone should speak with the kids about the dangers they may encounter while using social media.

I support Australian Government's initiative. It is a good idea and worth following.

I have few suggestions too!

If kids have to carry a phone for emergency purposes, provide them with a phone with basic features. The phone companies should make phones specific for kids. Parents should have the ability to enter the kid's real age into the phone, which automatically populates if the kids by chance subscribe for any of the social media sites and they should be automatically rejected.

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I think this issue isn’t as simple as yes or no. The concerns behind such a move are valid—children today are exposed to a lot of content online that can affect their mental health, confidence, and behavior. Problems like cyberbullying, addiction, and exposure to harmful or inappropriate material are real, especially when users are very young and still developing emotionally.

At the same time, a complete ban like the one proposed in Australia may not work effectively in a country like India. It would be very difficult to enforce, and many children would likely find ways around it by creating fake accounts or moving to less regulated platforms. That could actually make things riskier rather than safer.

Social media is also not entirely negative. Many teenagers use it for learning, creativity, communication, and even building skills for the future. Taking that away completely might limit their exposure to useful opportunities and digital awareness.

A more practical approach would be to regulate rather than ban—like stricter age verification, parental controls, safer default settings for younger users, and better awareness among both parents and children about responsible usage. Schools can also play a role by teaching digital literacy so that kids understand both the benefits and risks.

In my opinion, the focus should be on guiding children to use social media responsibly instead of completely restricting access. The problem is not just the platform, but how it is used and monitored.