The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Social media ban: Will the Aussie model work for India?
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The Hindu Bureau
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India is considering following Australia's lead in banning social media for children under 16 to protect their mental health. However, reports from Australia suggest that such bans are easily bypassed, raising questions about the effectiveness of the proposed policy.
Australia introduced a landmark ban on social media usage for children under 16 in December 2025. This was due to concerns about the impact of social media on the mental and physical health of children.
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