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Some schools have restricted the use of mobile phones. Is this a positive development or a negative one? Give reasons for your answers and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience

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The use of mobile
phones
 amongst students has immensely increased. Though it is always better to be socially and digitally connected,
but
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in
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 the
school
 premises,
phones
 can prove to be a source of negative
development
. In
this
 essay, we are going to discuss how
restriction
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 of mobile
phones
 during
school
 hours is a positive
development
. Restricting
phones
 in the classroom itself can improve learning. The buzzing or ringing of the
phone
 can be a distraction, which hinders the learning process. Children need to focus on their studies and give their undivided attention to teachers.
For instance
, a complex topic is being taught by the teacher and all of a sudden someone's
phone
 rings disturbing the entire class. The constant noise of the
phone
 can result in breaking the momentum of the class. Ban on mobile
phones
 helps maintain a learning environment in the class, making it a positive
development
.
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 environment should always be healthy for students to nurture physically and mentally. By not allowing
phones
 in the
school
, Children are inclined to lean towards other activities when outside the classroom. It is in the best interest of people to engage socially or involve in physical activities.
For example
,
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research shows that when
phone
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 is allowed to children, they tend to play games on their
phones
 during the free time. Less physical activity and social interaction can endanger the psychological health and
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well being of the students. In conclusion, when in
school
 it is vital for the learners to have complete focus in building themselves up educationally, which won't be possible with the presence of
phone
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.
Therefore
 it is safe to say that making the
school
 a no mobile zone is indeed a positive
development
.
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