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Voices: Addiction, misinformation and bullying: Why Independent readers want phones banned in classrooms

With most Independent readers supporting a school smartphone ban, the overwhelming consensus was that phones are too distracting – though many believe deeper issues like parenting, education, and online safety must also be addressed

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