Schools have started to ban phones around the globe — but is that the solution?
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.
Texas schools plagued by threats as TEA considers cell phone ban; Congress looks at kids’ social media
Just weeks into the school year, Texas school districts responded to numerous violent threats, with Nexstar's Texas stations reporting on threats to at least 20 schools.
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.
East Texas schools consider possible cell phone ban
Education has been a hot topic of discussion as of late and now lawmakers and administration are looking at the use of phones in school. “We’ve been dealing with cell phones now for over 20 years inside of schools,
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AT&T launches smartwatch for kids to stay in touch with parents
There is a growing conversation about whether cell phones should be banned ... to stay connected with their parents throughout the day. Its first smartwatch for kids, the AT&T amiGO Jr. Watch ...
It’s time for parents to learn manners around phone use
Parents and kids need to make changes in their technology habits to restore positive communication and trust. Try to put down ...
Dr. Becky Suggests ‘Sturdy Parenting’ To Address Parents’ Mental Health Crisis, Kids On Phones And More
If people find the term "gentle parenting" helpful, they should use it. But that word doesn’t resonate with me. A word I find ...
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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 ...
When parents are on their phones a lot, here’s what happens to their kids
Parents who used screens more had children who used screens more, and this behavior could be hindering their kids’ language development, new research shows.
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Do smartphone bans work if parents push back?
As many kids head back ... But bans are only as effective as the teachers and parents who enforce them. Nearly 80% of schools have had policies against the use of phones in classrooms for ...
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When is the best time to give your child their first phone? How to avoid giving them a "poison pill"
The U.S. Surgeon General calls ... parents and said, 'Hey, can we talk about this?'" she told WBZ. The mission is to delay giving kids their first smartphone and build a network of families with ...
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Philadelphia Parents, Schools Debate Details of Phone Bans
Politicians are heeding the call ... parents, teachers and administrators are still battling over what role schools should play to focus kids' attention in a society where phones are ...
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School is no place for cellphones, and some states are cracking down
That’s the message coming from campuses far and wide as kids head ... Flip2 phone − a device marketed mainly to senior citizens for simple calls and texts. “It’s the only flip phone ...