UK lawmakers are reviewing a proposed bill that would ban children under 16 from using social media platforms after 10 PM. The proposed legislation comes in response to alarming studies linking nighttime screen usage to depression, anxiety, and sleep deprivation in teenagers.
Tech companies like Meta and TikTok have voiced concerns over implementation but have agreed to open talks. Mental health organizations are urging quick action as cases of self-harm and cyberbullying surge.
South Asian educators and parents are watching closely, as similar digital habits are rising among youth in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
