According to my knowledge, most social media platforms require a user to be at least 13 years old to sign up; however, plenty of children still lie about their age and get on social media. Children below the age of 13 should ideally not be present on social media due to the chances of connecting with a predator, cyberbullying, or being exposed to inappropriate or adult content.
Kids over the age of 13 but under 16 still require parental supervision to a certain degree for the above reasons, as well as due to how distracting social media can be. Overindulgence in social media can also result in mental health issues and a lack of interest in hobbies and other activities that your child might have been interested in previously. It also leads to a drop in productivity levels, so it is necessary to check the time that your children spend on the internet and keep a check on the platforms and type of content they are surfing. Overall, monitor your children’s use of gadgets until they get to a point of maturity, and ensure that social media does not become harmful to them in any way.