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Andhra Pradesh To Ban Social Media For Children Under 13
- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu announced a ban on social media use for children under 13 within 90 days and is considering extending it to those aged 13 to 16 years.
- Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah declared a ban on social media for children under 16 to prevent adverse effects, though details on implementation remain unclear.
- Experts recognize the psychological risks of social media for children but caution that total bans are difficult to enforce and suggest balanced guidelines and parental monitoring instead.
- Similar restrictions exist globally, with countries like Australia and Indonesia already limiting social media access for children under 16.
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Andhra govt to ban social media for children under 13 in 90 days
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday said social media will be prohibited for children below 13 years of age, within the next 90 days, in the state. Addressing the assembly, the Chief Minister said they are debating whether to extend this ban to children between 13 and 16 years of age. “Definitely, we will make sure that within 90 days those below 13 years of age are not able to use social media,” said Naidu. So…
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