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Some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. Is this a positive development or a negative one?

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schools has been prohibited by some educators. In my opinion,
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ocus on academics and kid’s wellbeing.
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access to personal gadgets at schools.
Although
 there is no doubt that technology is helping to shape up the future of
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ducation system, maintaining the right balance is
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 paramount. Technology, at times, has
also
 been considered a major distractor and is increasingly impacting academics in a negative way.
For Instance
, imagine a class full of students, where a teacher is trying to teach and in between several different devices are buzzing with half of the class busy within their own world; doesn’t it look like a real disaster? To ensure the right level of concentration is maintained, it would be wise to ban these devices in classrooms.
Secondly
, it has
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 been observed that kids these days enjoy virtual games on their personal devices more than outdoor games. Physical movement is
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ust for adequate development of our body and mind; whereas, due to a digital world,
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bsence of outdoor activity is adversely affecting children’s physical and mental development.
For example
, a recent study shows that kids who are not exposed to physical activities are 30% less in their IQ levels and physical strength in comparison to the ones who follow some or the other kind of exercise regime. In conclusion, to ensure our
next
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, we have to make a conscious effort
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 and have them learn how to maintain an adequate balance between
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irtual and physical worlds. Restricting technology usage at education
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 would definitely be a positive step forward.
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