Addiction, misinformation and bullying: Why readers want phones banned in classrooms
- Posted on April 24, 2025
- By The Independent
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Addiction, misinformation and bullying: Why readers want phones banned in classrooms

With most Independent readers supporting a school smartphone ban, the overwhelming consensus was that phones are too distracting – though many believe deeper issues like parenting, education, and online safety must also be addressed