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Many students have spoken up about how phone restrictions have affected their mental health, learning abilities, and limits emergency communication. Other students argue that phone restrictions improve focus, social interactions, and reduce cyberbullying.
Frequently asked questions:
Here's some questions people have had about the phone bans and research-based answers for people wanting to know more!
Are phone bans truly effective?
There is no concrete evidence that proves that phone bans and restrictions are completely effective. Although known to reduce distractions, it doesn't teach students self-control.
Is there a way to get rid of phone bans completely?
As an alternative, schools are using app and website-specific bans so students are only allowed on certain educational platforms. Usually connected by the school's Wi-Fi.
What if I don't have my phone in an emergency?
Hopefully, if you're in this situation, there will be an adult nearby with a phone that can help dial 911 for help. It's important to have phones in times of need and urgency.
Why not just incorporate phones into learning?
Schools seem to think that distractions are the main issue of phones and believe that students will find ways around the firewalls and not use technology for learning.
Is it phones causing the distractions?
Although people blame phones for distractions, they are not the sole cause. The problem is more rooted in students' habits and routines involving their phones, which is hard to discard.
How would a phone ban help mental health?
It would reduce social media use, which has been a leading cause of mental health issues among teens. Although that is not limited to schools, the control students have over their cell phones.
What is a proper age to start implementing limits on phones?
Parent advocacy groups argue that bans should start sometime during elementary school, while some parents think that phones should be restricted in infancy, to avoid the problem altogether.
How are these rules even enforced?
Schools have gotten creative with phone pockets in the front of class, locked pouches, and hall monitors. Usually, these are blanket policies and rarely get strictly enforced.
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