Parents should not allow children to use social media: Andhra Pradesh child rights panel
The Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has recommended a legislative ban on social media usage for children under 16. Officials cite concerns over exposure to adult content and the negative impact of social media on academic focus.
Why it matters
This reflects a growing global debate regarding the regulation of digital platforms to protect minors from psychological harm and predatory behavior.
Chairman of Andhra Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights Vetukuri Suryanarayana Raju on Saturday (June 13, 2026) urged parents not to allow their children to use social media platforms since their minds will get disturbed with availability of unproductive content in those platforms.
The article focuses on a conservative approach to child protection and state-led regulation of digital content.
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