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Dear Madam,
There is also a broader public-interest dimension to what you are proposing. Instead of making the case solely about your daughter, you could frame it as a child-protection and public-interest issue concerning millions of Indian children and adolescents. The relief sought could potentially include stronger age verification, effective parental controls, restrictions on particular engagement features for minors, transparency regarding recommendation algorithms, mechanisms for parents to obtain information concerning their minor child's account, and independent assessment of risks to children.
At the same time, I would strongly recommend dealing with your daughter's immediate situation separately from the litigation. A sudden complete ban can sometimes produce resistance. A structured reduction in usage, removal of unnecessary notifications, keeping the phone away during study and sleeping hours, parental supervision, and replacing Instagram time with other activities can be more sustainable. If her concentration, sleep, mood or school performance has significantly deteriorated, professional assessment would also be sensible.
Social media addiction among children is a serious concern. At 14, a child needs parental supervision, healthy screen limits, digital education and emotional support—not just punishment. Parents should set age-appropriate boundaries, monitor usage, encourage offline activities, and seek professional help if addiction is affecting studies, sleep or behaviour.
Protecting children from harmful digital addiction is a shared responsibility of parents, schools, platforms and society.