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Re:Finland Bans Smartphones in Schools by Ekaros on Wednesday April 30, 2025 @08:25AM (#43844221)
Smoking ban in bars and restaurants seem to work. So doing same with phones in schools during lesson time does not seem unreasonable.
Re:Finland Bans Smartphones in Schools by ty6853 on Wednesday April 30, 2025 @09:06AM (#43844693)
I agree it is not unreasonable, but I'd also note that bars have their livelihood at stake. While a child has their phone at stake, you cannot threaten their livelihood without a trip to prison.

There are no material stakes to the child other than losing their entertainment device. Might as well break the rules.

Re:Finland Bans Smartphones in Schools by makeitdouble on Wednesday April 30, 2025 @10:44AM (#43845980)
Limited restrictions for specific times and places is totally reasonable, I read the parent comment in a larger scope as it was about stopping addiction.
Re:Finland Bans Smartphones in Schools by Miraltar on Wednesday April 30, 2025 @08:47AM (#43844441)
This and taxes, it's much much harder to get cigarettes as a teenager now because of the price