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I fully understand the thoughts against the usage of mobiles for kids and early teenagers. Notwithstanding, to me it feels awfully wrong that the state, and not

I fully understand the thoughts against the usage of mobiles for kids and early teenagers. Notwithstanding, to me it feels awfully wrong that the state, and not the parents, prohibit the usage of anything (that does not harm others directly). Same with Germany banning smartwatches for kids... https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/20/germany-bans-kids-smartwatches-that-can-be-used-for-eavesdropping/ https://techcrunch.com/2017/11/20/germany-bans-kids-smartwat... And then about enforcement. As technology progresses, I see little real room for no displays / smart everything anywhere. I practically see it as a lost battle. Still, I don't have kids, so I do not fully comprehend the problems that parents' may have with this issue.

killjoywashere 9y ago
Children take cues from more sources of authority than just their parents. Having the state send the signal that "these devices have great potential for ruining your mind" is a strong and, as a parent, quite welcome signal.
notatoad 9y ago
>Notwithstanding, to me it feels awfully wrong that the state, and not the parents, prohibit the usage of anything (that does not harm others directly). They aren't saying it's illegal for kids to own phones. They're saying kids can't have phones at school. As long as the state is running the schools, that seems well within their reasonable area of authority.