Many opinions say that this is an urgent step to protect health, promote comprehensive development of students and build a healthy school environment.
Parents agree: Help children "escape" the virtual world and connect with real life
This proposal has received particularly strong support from parents, who have witnessed first-hand the impact of phone abuse on their children.
Mr. Luong Van Minh (Phu Nhuan Ward, Ho Chi Minh City) has a child in secondary school, shared: "I completely agree. During recess, my child should be exercising and chatting with friends, but instead he is glued to his phone. This not only affects his eyes but also makes him less communicative and shy."
Mr. Minh worries that phones cause students to lose connection with their studies, teachers, and friends, and also pose many risks from the temptations of social networks.
Sharing the same opinion, Ms. Do Thuy Nga (Sai Gon ward, Ho Chi Minh City), a parent of an elementary school student, expressed regret that children today are exposed to phones too early and too much, causing them to lose precious childhood moments.
From Hanoi , Ms. Pham Thi Mai Anh (Cua Nam ward), a parent with two children studying in junior high school and high school, also gave her perspective on the necessity of banning phones even at the high school level: "This age group is easily drawn into social networks and online games. Recess is the only time children can escape the pressure of studying, but they continue to go "online". This not only causes eye strain and stress, but also makes children miss the opportunity to interact directly, build friendships and social skills. I hope this regulation will be applied uniformly nationwide."
Opportunities for inclusive growth and responsible use of technology
Not only parents, teachers also fully welcome the proposal of the Department of Education and Training. A secondary school teacher in Ho Chi Minh City said: "We often see students hugging their phones even during recess, even secretly watching videos and playing games in class. This reduces concentration, affects discipline and the general atmosphere of the school."
Mr. Le Van Tam - a primary school teacher in Hanoi emphasized the benefits of students not having phones: "When there are no phones, students will find each other, participate in group games, read books or chat. This helps strengthen bonds, practice teamwork and problem-solving skills. The school will become a more fun and dynamic place."
Psychologists also confirm the need to limit the use of mobile phones in schools. Master of School Psychology Vu Diem commented: "The ban encourages children to participate in physical activities, reducing vision problems and obesity. Moreover, it also helps them develop direct communication skills and learn how to read expressions, which are extremely important life skills."
MSc. Vu Diem also warned about the risk of technology addiction, decreased concentration, sleep disorders, and mental health problems due to phone abuse.
Sharing the same view, Dr. Pham Thi Thuy, a psychologist and lecturer at the Regional Political Academy II, said that this is a "very welcome" policy. She emphasized that banning it but not absolutely, only allowing its use when teachers allow it, is completely reasonable.
To effectively implement and gain consensus, Dr. Pham Thi Thuy believes that coordination between schools and parents is very important. "Schools need to promote so that parents understand the benefits, and at the same time agree on a reasonable phone management plan, such as submitting phones to each class and keeping them safe, to ensure communication when necessary without interrupting class time," she recommended.
Dr. Thuy also emphasized the need for flexibility in implementing regulations, avoiding rigidity, and the need to calculate and anticipate emergency situations. "When implementing this policy, remember that we ban for the benefit of students. Everything needs to be designed based on the rights, safety, and healthy development of students."
According to Dr. Pham Thi Thuy, this is a good opportunity to educate students on how to use smartphones responsibly. "We do not have to ban them completely, but to create a safe and effective learning environment and help students form the habit of using technology at the right time and place," she concluded. "When schools are reasonable, have feelings, and have specific, clear, and transparent plans, parents will support them. Then, students will also easily comply."
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