Srinagar, June 14 -- By Syed Sammar Mehdi

Prof. M. Aslam's recent article, "No Social Media Before 16," struck a chord with readers far beyond academic circles.

Drawing on developments in countries such as Australia, Malaysia and Canada, the professor argued in his Kashmir Observer OpEd that unrestricted social media access is altering how children learn, think and grow.

His intervention prompted responses from educators and scholars who approached the issue from different professional experiences while sharing a common concern: childhood is changing rapidly under the influence of digital platforms.

Presented below are their responses in their own words.

"We've Created the Perfect Conditions for Social Media to Take Hold"

As a teach...