Smartphone bans for under-16s: the parent perspective

Just months after the DfE announced guidance on mobile phone use in schools,  the possibility of a smartphone ban for under-16s is being actively discussed.

Support for bans like these can, at least initially, be very strong – but also nuanced.

In a slight change of format for Tech Shock, Vicki is joined by a member of the Parent Zone Studio, Riley Mackrory to share and discuss the parent perspective; based on contributions we’ve had directly from parents themselves.

Talking points:

• is support for smartphone bans more ‘knee-jerk’ than much needed?
• are smartphones detrimental to socialising or do they facilitate another form of it?
• how might such a ban impact user safety, education and the practicality of everyday life?

Tech Shock is a Parent Zone production. Follow Parent Zone on social media for all the latest on our work on helping families to thrive in the digital age. Presented by Vicki Shotbolt. Tech Shock is produced and edited by Tim Malster.

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