Regardless of the country, bringing smart phones to schools by students is a critical problem because it has a lot of negative consequences with short attention span caused by short-form videos [1] being one of them. Instead, we can buy our kids classic, dump phone just for calling purposes or, as another commenter already mention, a smartwatch that supports SIM card so your kid can make (and receive) calls if needed.
One of the significant challenges of our so-called modern life is that we often create problems out of thin air, only to struggle with finding solutions for them.
A prime example, no matter the country, is the issue of students bringing smart phones to schools. This has become a serious concern due to the numerous negative consequences it brings. Among the most troubling is the short attention span fostered by the constant barrage of short-form videos [1]. Instead of allowing this, a more thoughtful approach would be to provide our children with classic, dumb phones solely for calling purposes. Alternatively, as another commenter suggested, a smartwatch with SIM card capabilities could be a practical solution, enabling kids to make and receive calls when necessary.
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1. https://jolt.richmond.edu/2024/03/06/tiktok-brain-can-we-sav...