Link: Survey: 68% of US adults support a ban on middle and high school students using phones during class and 24% oppose it; 53% oppose a ban lasting full school days (Pew Research Center)

At Bayside Academy in San Mateo, California, students retrieve their cellphones, which are kept in secured pouches during school hours. This practice follows a 2022 district-wide ban in four middle schools.

Most Americans support bans on cellphone use during classroom hours, aligning with recent legislative and educational crackdowns. However, there is considerably less agreement on full-day bans.

A Pew Research Center survey shows 68% of U.S. adults favor banning cellphone use in class by middle and high school students. In contrast, only 36% support a ban extending throughout the school day.

Public opinion varies significantly by age, with only 18% of adults under 30 supporting full-day bans, as opposed to 44% of those 50 and older. Parental status shows little difference in views on the issue.

Political affiliations influence attitudes; 74% of Republicans support classroom bans compared to 64% of Democrats. Differences are also noted in full-day ban support between the two groups.

Those in favor of classroom bans cite reduced distractions and improved social skills as major reasons. Critics argue bans impede parent-student communication and overlook the educational benefits of smartphones. #

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