The popularity of smart phones has facilitated the lives of the public, but also brought some social problems, and teenagers are addicted to mobile phones. To this end, the UK intends to adopt legislation to regulate sales channels by explicitly stating that smartphones cannot be sold to minors under the age of 16. The sudden move was supported by the majority of British parents.
Regarding the use of mobile phones on campus, the British government issued guidance as early as February this year, which suggested that schools can take various measures. For example, it is required to limit when and where students can use their mobile phones, especially in classrooms and on campus. The aim is to reduce the distraction of mobile phones to students and keep them engaged in their studies. The UK government also believes that there is a need to take further measures to protect children from online risks, so it has proposed a "ban on the sale of smartphones to minors under the age of 16", believing that this will better protect children from the potential dangers of social media and many online threats. Parents in the UK have different views on this initiative. A recent survey of 2,496 parents of school-age children in the UK showed that 58% of parents supported the government's ban on smartphones for children under 16. It is also surprising to find that four out of five parents believe that smartphones are harmful to their children and teens. Another survey revealed that 64 per cent of respondents thought it was a good idea not to let children under the age of 16 buy a mobile phone, while only 20 per cent thought it wouldn't work.
Editor's Comments: These data are indeed quite interesting! British parents should have a positive attitude towards the move to ban the sale of mobile phones to children, and they are really today's "wireless management experts". Of course, I also think that if maybe this measure can keep children away from the temptation of electronic devices and go out to feel the sunshine, it would be a good move.
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