The use of cell phones by children has already become one of the most debated topics in the world. After all, there are harmful factors in this habit at early ages of life.
Even so, the hectic and hectic routine of everyday life makes many parents resort to technology to entertain their children.
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In any case, several experts point out that the use of screens by children, especially cell phones, impairs learning, speech, behavior and even sleep of the little ones.
For these and other reasons, a city in Ireland became known throughout the world for the attitude of parents, teachers and school directors who live there. They simply banned children from using cell phones. Understand how!
According to information from The Guardian newspaper, parent associations of 8 primary schools in the city of Greystones, Ireland, introduced a code to prohibit the use of cell phones. “By doing this collectively, children will not feel left out. It makes it easier to say no,” said mother Laura Bourne, interviewed by the newspaper. The city is close to Dublin, the capital of the country.
The action is a rare example to see in an increasingly digitized environment in which modern society is constantly inserted. The parents' pact prohibits children from using the devices at home, in schools and elsewhere until they can enter high school. There are even laws to prohibit the use of cell phones in the classroom in the country.
The policy was adopted due to the high level of anxiety noted in the little ones during the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, between 2020 and 2021.
The recent attitude gained traction and Irish Health Minister Stephen Donnelly recommended that it become national policy.
A mother of an 11-year-old who lives in Greystones said she noticed the positive effects right away. “This code has made a big difference in my life. When I know that 90% of the class agrees, it makes it easier to say no,” said the woman, whose name is Nikkie Barrie.
Furthermore, parents are unanimous in admitting that children they became calmer, play more and are developing in a healthy way.
By all indications, the actions put into practice in Greystones are permanent. According to local authorities, community consensus tends to translate into municipal laws.
The set of actions did not encounter any kind of resistance, on the contrary, it even had support from international organizations. that monitor the health of children and adolescents, in addition to positive signals from Irish government entities, such as aforementioned.
