Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Zoho's Vembu Advocates Social Media Ban for Young Children
Sridhar Vembu, the co-founder and former CEO of Zoho, suggested that India should ban social media for young children.
He believes this would help children read physical books, play outside, and avoid the negative effects of social media.
This idea came after France passed a law banning social media for children under 15.
People on social media had different opinions.
Some agreed that social media is addictive and harmful, while others thought the government should not control what children do and that social media can be useful for learning and creativity.
Zoho's Sridhar Vembu suggested India should ban social media for young children.
France recently passed a law banning social media for children under 15.
Vembu believes children should read physical books and play outside instead of using social media.
Reactions were mixed, with some agreeing and others opposing government intervention.
Critics argue that social media can be a tool for learning and creativity.
- Who
- Sridhar Vembu, Zoho co-founder and ex-CEO
- What
- Advocacy for banning social media for young children in India
- When
- July 24, 2024
- Where
- India
- Why
- To protect children from social media addiction and promote outdoor activities and reading
Pro-Ban
Anti-Ban
Government Intervention
Pro-Ban
Government should intervene to protect children from social media addiction and toxic content.
Anti-Ban
Government should not involve itself in every aspect of citizens' lives; parents should decide.
Impact on Youth
Pro-Ban
Unrestricted social media exposure is creating deep addiction and threatening the mental health of youth.
Anti-Ban
Kids can build businesses on platforms like Instagram and YouTube, so a blanket ban is not the solution.
Child Development
Pro-Ban
Books, outdoor play, and real friendships build essential skills that social media cannot replace.
Anti-Ban
Social media can be a tool for learning and creativity, and a blanket ban may limit these opportunities.
- Proponent
- Sridhar Vembu, Zoho co-founder and ex-CEO
- Country
- India
- Date
- July 24, 2024
- Context
- Reaction to France's social media ban for children under 15
- Mixed Reactions
- Agreement and disagreement on the need for a ban