Should children under 16 be kept off social media?

Some countries have moved to ban or restrict social media for younger teenagers. Parents in India face the same question at home every day.

The case for

• It shields children from harmful content, cyberbullying and apps designed to be addictive.

• Childhood sleep, attention and offline friendships deserve protection.

The case against

• Reliable age checks mean collecting ID, which is a privacy risk for everyone.

• Teaching safe use works better than a ban teenagers will simply get around.

Where do you stand? Vote, then share your opinion - and say what would change your mind.