The digital pacifier is under scrutiny
India, April 26 -- The 'iPad Kid' spectacle, once just a viral meme, has become a standard lifestyle choice. In a major move this March, the UK government issued new guidance to pull the plug on excessive early-years scrolling, marking a clear shift away from the free-for-all digital era.
The new rules of engagement being discussed globally and at home are strict.
Crucially, parents are advised to steer clear of fast-paced, social media-style clips and AI-generated sensory content. These 'high-decibel' formats are blamed for overstimulating young brains, making the real world feel boring and hindering the development of attention spans.
As per a global survey by the Varkey Foundation, 75% of Indian parents now support a social media ban for under-16s, one of the highest in the world.
In April, the Karnataka government released a landmark draft policy to curb student mobile addiction. Developed with NIMHANS, the policy proposes a digital detox framework and a one-hour cap on recreational screen time....
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