In light of the heartbreaking loss of three young lives in Ghaziabad, actor Sonu Sood has raised alarm bells regarding the perils of online gaming and social media for children. He passionately implored guardians to curtail the screen time allowed to minors, arguing that youthful years should be nurtured with care and vigilance rather than virtual distractions.

Sonu Sood has always shared his thoughts on current affairs through his social media. And recently, he expressed concerns about the exposure of children to online gaming and social media. His post came in the wake of the news of three girls aged 12, 14, and 16 dying by suicide after jumping from the ninth floor of their building. Reportedly, the cops linked the incident to online gaming addiction. Let’s take a look at what the actor shared.

Sonu Sood raises concerns about online gaming addiction

In his post on X, Sonu Sood urged parents to have strict restrictions on minors’ access to digital platforms. He posted, “Three young girls lost their lives in Ghaziabad today. Not to violence. Not to poverty. But to the unseen pressure of online gaming and digital addiction. I’ve raised my voice before, and I’ll say it again. Social media and online gaming must be restricted for children under 16, except for education.“His post further read, “Childhood needs guidance, not algorithms. Care, not constant screens. This isn’t about blame. It’s about protection before it’s too late. Let this not become another headline we forget. It’s time to act.”

Sonu Sood drops a video to address the issue of online gaming

Sonu Sood also dropped a video of him addressing the issue. In it, he urged parents to be available for the children emotionally. He said, “Unhe screen nahi, humara saath chahiye (They don’t need screens, they need our presence).”Sood reiterated the important message, “Childhood needs guidance, not algorithms.”

More about the deaths of minors

As per the reports, the initial investigation of the matter has suggested that the sisters were obsessed with a Korean task-based online game. Reportedly, the addiction started during the COVID-19 pandemic. The reports further stated that the game even had an impact on their daily routines, behavior, and mental well-being.Assistant Police Commissioner Atul Kumar Singh said, “Preliminary findings suggest the sisters had developed an intense obsession with a Korean-themed online game during and after the Covid-19 pandemic, which significantly altered their behavior, routines, and self-perception.”