- Shashi Tharoor's son recently posted a message on social media calling to 'Ban Boomers On WhatsApp'.
- Shashi Tharoor responded to his son's post with a witty remark about 'reproductive patterns'.
Ishaan Tharoor, son of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, ignited a lively discussion on social media by advocating for a ban on "boomers" using WhatsApp. His comments were made in response to Sridhar Vembu, the co-founder of Zoho, who suggested that India should prohibit young children from using social media.2
Ishaan stated, "I agree young kids should not be on social media at all. But India needs to ban Boomers on WhatsApp first before it does anything else." This remark quickly drew a witty retort from his father, who pointed out that Ishaan's generation also fits the definition of a baby boomer. "Given our reproductive patterns, my son, unlike in the West, every generation of Indians, including yours, qualifies as [baby]Boomers!" Shashi Tharoor's humorous response highlighted the generational differences in perspectives on technology and social media use.
The debate was sparked by Vembu's earlier comments advocating for a ban on social media for children, emphasizing the need for kids to engage in physical activities and reading instead of being glued to screens. He stated, "India should ban social media for young children too. I believe young children should read physical books, play in the dirt under the sun, and stay away from social media!" This exchange reflects ongoing concerns about the impact of social media on youth and the generational divide in attitudes towards technology.
“Tharoor praised Gen Z for turning their frustration over examination irregularities into action, which led to the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He stated that governments cannot ignore citizens who protest peacefully and persistently, and that youth have strengthened democracy by holding the government accountable.”
The Indian Express
