Is mobile phone use in schools? Movement should intervene by DGS – equipment
The use of smartphones in schools continues to increase the number of countries already forbidden Motion is less curtains, more life, parents and academics encouragePortugal argues not to be the last And in this area more compulsory measures should be betted. After they developed with meetings with the Ministry of Education, the movement, the movement of the movement, the movement of the movement, They now seek a meeting with the General Health Directorate (DGS) so that the company can intervene in this regard.
One The report released by OECD indicates that most children have a mobile phone at 10. D.Smartphone with an internet connection with OECD countries (38%worldwide) with a computer or tablet, 96%of those who have an internet connection, 2022 fosters that an average of 15 -year (38%worldwide).
Menica Pereira, the founder of one of the dynamic and initiative, explains to the Sapo Tech DGS Policy is important to preserve goals that promote space without screen in schools. “We are facing a public health problem that affects children and young people. DGS is responsible for issuing rules, guidelines and recommendations on public health issues,” he said.
“Awareness campaigns for parents and academics about the losses and harm of screens are essential. It is essential to encourage these campaigns,” said Menica Pereira, a political class in Portugal.
The goal is that the problem of excessive use of electronic devices is consulted with various measures, starting with the sensitivity of the parent and postponing the first smartphone to their children 14-15The limit of mobile phone without the Internet and social networking is up to 16 years of age. The Ministry of Education should work on “he must do his best and create a ban on use of use Schools ”, which gives you a signal to postpone the offer of smartphones to the community and families for young people and reduces social stress from those who do not use these devices.
On the side of the DGS, the company is placed in the face of studies that reveal screens in children and young people and promoting awareness campaigns.
“This is necessary for the generalism of families, unfortunately, there is no need for literacy in this theme, in the form of awareness campaigns,” said Menica Pereira.
Estimates for the next academic year
This year The Ministry of Education has come up with the recommendations of smartphones till 6th gradeBut this decision leaves to school groups. “We consider this measure, a progress, but still very small. We need rules and not recommendations .
The founder of the movement said Recommendations have a very little impact and most of the school directorate has done nothing at this level. There may be consequences in this area with government change? “We say the ban will be held up to 6th grade in the next academic year, regardless of the rules ”He pointed out that most countries are already moving with limitations on school space.
“Less screens, more life will do everything to make this measure in advance, but further to the first step, it has extended to 9th grade and then in the secondary, which is already done in very progressive countries, Menica Pereira said.
“At this age, the smartphone is only upset in the school space. Is it dycoonentration in teaching activities, or to a high addictive content (games and social networks)?In the disturbance of the game and socialization, capture and spread images without consent, cyber threat. None of these disappears at 16 and 17 hours … For their good, he admits that there should be a place of “rest” and privacy in school.
Netflix came to give more awareness for the dangers behind the recent adolescent series screens. “We thought the series was very positive to bring about these themes and parents with very little understanding, which was positive. Most people, online losses were reduced to many people (…),” Menica Perira said.
Mother and activist also pointed out it The main concern for the created movement is that “our children live in a more humanized society and live in digital immersion, they disconnect them from reality and human beings they live.”
“We want to enjoy the technical resources we have, but we want them to be safe. The Internet (not only social networks, but also games, different sites …) is not a safe territory for children and youth and this should be a great consequence. The biggest dangers are now behind the scenes and not on the street, ”he said.
