sunnyjim on November 13, 2025 at 9:53 pm Idea: Ban phones in schoolsLink: https://phys.org/news/2025-04-faculty-expe... Banning phones in schools is a good first step, but schools need to do more to improve student engagement. Faculty experts debate the benefits of banning cell phones in schools Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-04-fa The number of school districts considering banning cell phones during the school day is on the rise nationwide.
Tomwright on November 13, 2025 at 8:26 pm Idea: Ban phones in schoolsLink: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb... Denmark has a nationwide ban on the use of phones in schools. Other countries should follow suit. Denmark to ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs Link: https://www.theguardian.com/worl Government accepts advice of commission that also says children under 13 should not have their own smartphone
katyking on November 13, 2025 at 4:41 pm Idea: Ban phones in schoolsLink: https://www.edweek.org/technology/which-st... So have most U.S. states. Which States Ban or Restrict Cellphones in Schools? Link: https://www.edweek.org/technolog See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools.
ChrisP on November 13, 2025 at 3:04 pm Idea: Ban phones in schoolsLink: https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025... They are banned in most schools in the UK More than 90% of schools in England ban mobile phone use, survey shows Link: https://www.theguardian.com/educ Head of National Education Union calls for statutory ban on phones in schools and social media ban for under-16s
RudeJude on November 13, 2025 at 12:47 pm Idea: Ban phones in schoolsLink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JweRXHDa9g... If students can behave like this because of phones, they don’t deserve to have them in schools. Substitute teacher, student fight over cell phone at Rocky Mount High Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
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RudeJude on November 29, 2020 at 3:27 pm Idea: Dad’s haircut punishments for naughty childrenLink: https://www.verywellfamily.com/alternative... Humiliating your kids isn’t on this list, maybe it should be. 8 Discipline Strategies That Are More Effective Than Spanking Link: https://www.verywellfamily.com/a There are lots of ways to get kids to behave without using corporal punishment. Check out these alternatives to spanking.
Banning phones in schools is a good first step, but schools need to do more to improve student engagement.
Denmark has a nationwide ban on the use of phones in schools. Other countries should follow suit.
So have most U.S. states.
They are banned in most schools in the UK
If students can behave like this because of phones, they don’t deserve to have them in schools.
Some barber shops even offer to do this for free.
Humiliating your kids isn’t on this list, maybe it should be.