Mumbai’s beloved actor Sonu Sood has once again taken a firm stand on child safety, calling for an immediate ban on social media and online gaming for children under 16. In a poignant Instagram story shared on Wednesday, Sood highlighted the tragic loss of three young girls in Ghaziabad, attributing their deaths not to violence or poverty, but to the deadly grip of online gaming addiction and digital overload.
‘These innocent children fell victim to the pressures of online gaming and digital addiction,’ Sood wrote, urging swift action. He emphasized that access should be limited strictly to educational purposes, with all other uses prohibited. ‘Children need guidance in their childhood, not algorithms dictating their lives,’ he added passionately.
Sood’s appeal comes at a critical time when parents and educators worldwide are grappling with screen time’s impact on young minds. He advocated for new legislation to restrict phone and internet use among minors to minimal, supervised levels. ‘This isn’t about blame; it’s about saving our children. If we don’t act now, it will be too late,’ he warned, refusing to let the Ghaziabad incident fade into just another headline.
The actor has been vocal on this issue before. Recently, he praised Australia’s bold move to ban several platforms for kids, insisting India needs similar protective laws. As a father figure to many during the pandemic, Sood’s words carry weight, sparking nationwide conversations on balancing technology with tender years. Will policymakers listen before more tragedies unfold?