“There is also the question of agency. Adolescence is a period when young people begin to form opinions, express themselves, and engage with the world beyond their immediate surroundings. Social media, for all its flaws, is one of the spaces where this engagement happens today. A complete prohibition could cut children off from conversations that shape culture, politics, and social awareness. It may also disadvantage those who use digital platforms constructively, for learning, creativity, or community building. Perhaps most importantly, a ban risks shifting responsibility away from where it also belongs. Parenting, education, and digital literacy cannot be replaced by…
