India is debating age limits as digital addiction gains recognition as a public-health risk
Cyberbullying, self-harm content and addictive design have raised pressure for tougher oversight
Australia bans under-16 access, placing liability on platforms and mandating age checks
VPNs, fake profiles and privacy risks expose the limits of blanket bans
Strict verification may expand surveillance and cut off valuable online communities for teens
Safer platform design and digital literacy may work better than outright prohibition