Bring in law to regulate use of mobile phone by children: panel
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Why in news
The Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights ordered the General Education Principal Secretary to draft legislation regulating mobile phone and screen use by children under 18.
Background
The commission initiated suo motu proceedings following reports of an incident at a school in Anakkara, Palakkad. A high-level committee including Principal Secretaries, Department Secretaries, and the State Police Chief will be formed to draft the regulations.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyKerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights: State body tasked with child rights oversight
- PlaceAnakkara, Palakkad: Location of the school incident prompting the commission's action
- FactAge limit for regulation: Children under 18 years old
For Mains
Q. Discuss the socio-psychological impacts of unregulated screen time on children and evaluate the necessity of legislative interventions to ensure child safety in the digital age.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory friction: Balancing parental rights over personal devices against state-mandated safety protocols
- Enforcement hurdles: Difficulty in monitoring private device usage outside of institutional school environments
- Digital literacy gap: Need for age-appropriate content filtering vs. complete restriction of mobile access
Keywords: Child Rights · Digital Regulation · Legislative Framework · Suo Motu · Screen Time · Child Safety
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