Why Indian States Want to Ban Kids Under 16 From Social Media | Explained | Jist

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Should children be allowed on social media? This question is now turning into a major policy debate in India. Karnataka has proposed banning social media use for children under 16, while Andhra Pradesh is considering restrictions for those under 13 with limited access for teenagers. The move comes amid rising concerns about digital addiction, cyberbullying and the impact of excessive screen time on children’s mental health. In this video, we explain why these states are taking such steps, the legal and policy challenges behind regulating social media, and whether such restrictions can actually work in today’s digital world. #NoSocialMediaUnder16 #SocialMediaBan #KidsAndSocialMedia #DigitalAddiction #Cyberbullying #KarnatakaNews #AndhraPradesh #ChildMentalHealth #ScreenTime #SocialMediaPolicy #IndiaPolicy #Jist

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