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.
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.
‘An immense difference:’ Boston schools make moves to keep kids off their phones
As Boston kids and their phones head back to school this year, a wave of new schools are taking a big step to keeps students' attention off their screens and refocus on learning.
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.
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.
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The Best Phones for Kids That’ll Give Parents Peace of Mind
But one of the many side effects of our being joined at the hip with our phones is that our kids are asking for their ... “Released in 2020, the iPhone 12 is reaching the Goldilocks zone of ...
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The Best Smartwatches for Kids
and texts), and adding designated contacts (up to 100 phone numbers). Like the Gizmo Watch 3, the Gabb Watch 3 is best for kids ages 8 to 12. Along with a basic mimicking game, it includes a ...
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Cell phone shocker as 97% of kids use their device during school hours and beyond, says study
Mobile phones just might be young people's best ... TikTok was the most popular app used by kids aged 11 and 12, while nearly half (45%) of participants used apps with mature or adult-only ...
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Your Kids Don’t Need Smartphones
As the school year begins, K-12 students may need to kiss their phones goodbye. Seven states have passed school-technology restrictions that have been implemented or will be during the year.
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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 ...
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Phones, social media and kids: Experts weigh in
While most mental health experts agree kids spend too much time on their phones and that they interfere with their sleep, it's unclear how much the devices are contributing to rising rates of ...
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Drew Barrymore Reveals Reason She's Not Ready for Her Kids to Have Phones: 'Going to Become the Parent I Needed'
How are we allowing kids ... titled "Phone Home," in which she discussed her childhood experience with "no guardrails" and how she's providing more guidelines for her daughters Olive, 12, and ...
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When parents are on their phones a lot, here’s what happens to their kids
Parents who stare at their screens instead of talking to their kids aren’t just modeling poor behavior — they could be hindering their children’s language development, a new study found.
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How to win the fight with kids over phone use
(CNN) — It’s a familiar struggle in many households: trying to pry kids’ phones away before bedtime. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that children not use screens in the ...