Following declining academic scores and rising concerns about youth mental health, a debate has exploded across Europe regarding 'phone-free schools'. Countries like France, the Netherlands, and regions in Spain are moving to restrict device use, citing evidence that physical removal improves socialization and focus. Proponents argue that bans are the only way to break the dopamine loop of social media addiction during class. Opponents argue that phones are essential safety tools and that prohibition merely delays the necessary lesson of learning self-control.
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