Is banning phones outright in school the best for our kids?
Social media has been studied at length and found to be bad for kids and teens. Anecdotally, kids can be emboldened by the relative disconnect behind a screen to bully others and themselves when it comes to self-worth, appearances, and more.
Do Not Disturb: Mobile Phone Ban Sweeps American Schools
An enduring debate surrounds cellphones in schools, but are states right to ban them? Experts tell Newsweek the pros and cons.
Abcarian: School kids, get off your damn phones! Trust me, you will thank us later
A new L.A. Unified School District rule banning cellphones in classrooms begins in January. It will improve the learning environment and social interactions.
New Poll Reveals NYers' Views On Banning Cell Phone Use In Schools
With the new school year comes renewed debate over the use of cell phones in the classroom.Among New York parents of school-age children, 77-percent support barring cell phone use in schools during the day,
Texas education commissioner calls for student cellphone ban in schools
Mike Morath made the recommendation as concerns rise that phones are harmful to students’ mental health and distract them from learning.
State of Texas: A Cell phone ban in Texas Schools
The idea of banning cellphones in Texas public schools received a big endorsement from the state’s top education leader. Will Dupree reports on the endorsement that came this week, which could help this idea become reality.
How to win the fight with kids over phone use
New research is a reminder of practical ways to help kids avoid dangers of using phones, expert Kara Alaimo says, adding it ...
Column: Los Angeles school kids, get off your damn phones! Trust me, you’ll thank us later
A new L.A. Unified School District rule banning cellphones in classrooms begins in January. It will improve the learning ...
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Parents want clear age guidelines for kids and smartphones
Parents in the Netherlands would like clear age standards for when to let their kids have smartphones and use social media, ...
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These Celebs All Have Really Strict Cell Phone Rules For Their Kids
From Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban to the Beckhams, these parents are pretty strict when it comes to how their kids use their ...
What should be the appropriate time for kids to use phone?
Parents are worried about the increasing smartphone usage among children. Experts suggest that kids aged 6 years and older ...
Your Kids Don’t Need Smartphones
States ban them in schools. At home, parents should too.
Ask Yadi: Should my kids have access to their cell phones 24/7?
You also can’t worry about what others are doing as you only have control over what happens in your own household. If you ...
Smartwatches for kids: How these devices can help parents and kids navigate technology
GREENSBORO, N.C. — Many parents and caregivers face a modern-day technological dilemma: They want to stay connected with ...
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Heloise: Cellphones distract kids at school
The biggest problem I have with my students are cellphones. I really believe that cellphones aren’t needed in a classroom ...
Parents should restrict their children’s use of cellphones for both academic success and mental health | Opinion
Digital devices aren’t just a classroom distraction; they also negatively impact students’ mental health and academic ...