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Social Media Threat to Children: MLA Demands Ban Below 16, Cites Australia Model

बच्चों पर सोशल मीडिया खतरा, 16 साल से कम पर बैन की मांग

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News18•27-02-2026, 15:01

Social Media Threat to Children: MLA Demands Ban Below 16, Cites Australia Model

•Congress MLA Manish Yadav advocates for strict legal provisions on social media use for children under 16.
•Highlights the severe impact of gangster culture, violent content, and criminal idealization on children's mentality.
•Mentions cyberbullying and obscene content as factors affecting children's mental health.
•Proposes an 'Australia Model' law, citing similar restrictions in China, France, and other nations.
•Suggests age-based digital regulation, 'auto-lock' systems, parental controls, and helplines for digital addiction.

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