Sri Lanka’s Proposed Smartphone Ban for Minors: Intervention or a Misguided Move?

Sri Lanka’s Proposed Smartphone Ban for Minors: Intervention or a Misguided Move?

In a move that has stirred both applause and concern, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Women and Child Affairs recently proposed a nationwide ban on smartphone use for children under the age of 12. The rationale is clear: protect young minds from the adverse effects of screen addiction, online exploitation, and developmental delays. But as the […]