Lahore High Court wants Pakistan Government to Ban Kids Under 16 from Social Media
The Lahore High Court wants the Pakistan government and other people to give their thoughts by February 10 to put ban on Kids Under 16 from social media.
This has everyone talking about whether it’s okay to keep kids safe online, if it’s fair to limit what they can do online, and what the government should do about it.
Court Says It’s Up to the Government
The LHC said that while they can point out problems, it’s up to the government to make rules about kids using social media. This means the government needs to come up with a plan that makes sense, instead of just making rules without thinking them through.
Law experts say the court is worried about kids seeing things online that they shouldn’t, especially because there’s no way to check how old people are on these sites.
Politicians Are Talking About It Too
A politician named Falak Naz wants to stop anyone under 18 from using social media.
She talked about this at a meeting led by Sherry Rehman, where they were worried about young kids using TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. People are concerned about kids seeing bad stuff, getting bullied, feeling bad about themselves, and losing touch with real life.
Why All the Fuss About Kids and Social Media?
Doctors and people who care about kids’ safety have been saying for a while that social media can make kids feel anxious, have trouble paying attention, not like how they look, and be easier targets for bad people online.
In Pakistan, a lot of parents don’t know much about the internet, so it’s hard for them to keep an eye on what their kids are doing online. That’s why some people think the government should step in to keep kids safe.
Other Countries Are Doing It
Australia just banned social media for kids under 16. Big websites like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook have to block kids or pay big fines.
Some people like this because it keeps kids safe, but others say it stops them from learning and saying what they think.
Other countries are watching to see how Australia’s rule works. Pakistan seems to be thinking about doing something similar.
What This Could Mean for Pakistan
If Pakistan bans kids from social media, it would be a big deal. But it might be hard to make it work. They’d need a way to check how old people are and get websites to help.
Even if it’s hard to the ban, it shows that people know it’s important to keep kids safe online. It’s not just up to families to do it; the government and websites need to help too.
Everyone’s waiting to see what the government says on February 10. Pakistan might do what Australia did, or it might try something else. Either way, it’s clear that we need to talk about kids and social media.
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