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The Dutch government wants to ban smartphones from schools, both during lessons and during break times
nltimes.nl/2026/10/05/dutch-government-completely-ban-smartphones-schools
Replying to @Mustachius_Grumpius@thelemmy.club
My kid’s school has banned them. They must be kept in lockers or left at home. Mostly a good thing, but there’s been some issues with it in practice.
Replying to @gashead76@lemmy.world
Like what? I feel like in my day there would’ve been some serious outbursts
Replying to @gashead76@lemmy.world
The school still has phone numbers. If there’s an emergency, those phones should be used.
I fail to see the need for a phone inside the school.