Pupils to be separated from devices for entire school day from September after trial of ‘digital pause’ scheme
  • sexy_peach@feddit.org
    45·
    7 days ago

    I am a bit torn by this idea. Honestly it could be really beneficial. I think it makes more sense then school uniforms maybe?

    But also I had a smartphone in school and while it wasn’t beneficial for learning it didn’t hamper me. Also I liked that freedom.

    • Phoenixz@lemmy.ca
      82·
      7 days ago

      Nobody had smart phones in schools until literally like 10 years ago and now already kids are acting as if it’s a human right and they would die without them.

      No it’s not, and no you won’t. You’ll be fine without a smart phone and do I really need to explain that smartphones are huge distractions?

      • sexy_peach@feddit.org
        15·
        6 days ago

        Relax. Your inability to limit your own smartphone usage isn’t my problem.

        Most jobs nowadays have smartphones integrated into the workflow, even entry jobs.

        I had a windows mobile 2003 device and used it under my desk in school. That was quite some time ago.

        I get it that kids are distracted and have short attention spans. I suggest we try other solutions.

        I am not even opposed to schools without smartphones, but I think that many grown ups project their own frustration with the more addictive parts of new media onto children.

        • K4mpfie@feddit.org
          32·
          6 days ago

          I like how you are accusing sb on their own smartphone usage and then counter with your personal smartphone experience. You do realise both of them have the same weight behind them, right?

          And adults are not projecting their own frustration. Children and Teens are missing the critical experience to spot the dark pattern smartphones employ. The adults that speak up against them don’t do this out of personal shortcomings but to protect the vulnerable.

          Your argument is fundamentally flawed. If an ex-heroin addict tells you don’t do H, do you also not take their word because they were just weak and you surely would not get addicted like them?" Get off your high horse and reconsider your position.