Even worse than the distractions are the actual conflicts the devices facilitate. Outright wars on social media frequently turn into physical conflicts, and to many, the ability to say whatever they want without immediate accountability turns these venues into what I call antisocial media. Enough already. Parents, tell the kids to go outside and play.
I can't imagine trying to teach under these circumstances. It seems like parents and school administration would support keeping phones out of the classroom. I agree that it is having a major effect on everyone from babies on up, adding to many problems of socialization, anxiety, depression and more.
Bullying has gone from a few localized people in school, work, or the neighborhood to practically a global sport. We have read the stories of very young children even taking their own lives, feeling there is no escape from this onslaught. Their assailants are caught bragging on how they made them do it.
I've no doubt that as wonderful as the Internet is, having access to so much information can also be distracting and destructive. Many adults can hardly stay off their phone long enough to have a conversation. Kids that have even less impulse control are even more susceptible to this type of addiction.
I'd support legislature to restrict cell phone use in the classroom (and at work) to help curb some of these problems.
Even worse than the distractions are the actual conflicts the devices facilitate. Outright wars on social media frequently turn into physical conflicts, and to many, the ability to say whatever they want without immediate accountability turns these venues into what I call antisocial media. Enough already. Parents, tell the kids to go outside and play.
I can't imagine trying to teach under these circumstances. It seems like parents and school administration would support keeping phones out of the classroom. I agree that it is having a major effect on everyone from babies on up, adding to many problems of socialization, anxiety, depression and more.
Bullying has gone from a few localized people in school, work, or the neighborhood to practically a global sport. We have read the stories of very young children even taking their own lives, feeling there is no escape from this onslaught. Their assailants are caught bragging on how they made them do it.
I've no doubt that as wonderful as the Internet is, having access to so much information can also be distracting and destructive. Many adults can hardly stay off their phone long enough to have a conversation. Kids that have even less impulse control are even more susceptible to this type of addiction.
I'd support legislature to restrict cell phone use in the classroom (and at work) to help curb some of these problems.