Uganda: Should Uganda Follow Global Trend and Restrict Social Media for Children?

Uganda: Should Uganda Follow Global Trend and Restrict Social Media for Children?

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- As schools close for the holidays, scenes of children glued to their phones, dancing on TikTok, chatting on Snapchat, or scrolling endlessly through Instagram have become a common sight. What was once occasional entertainment has turned into an all-consuming habit for many young people.

Should Uganda follow global trend and restrict social media for children?

Nabisunsa Girls SS students presenting their tech-based projects at the World Children’s Day event. Kampala, Uganda | URN | As schools close for the holidays, scenes of children glued to their phones, dancing on TikTok, chatting on Snapchat, or scrolling endlessly through Instagram have become a common sight. What was once occasional entertainment has turned into an all-consuming habit for many young people. With this surge in screen time, paren…