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submitted 11 months ago by L4s@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

Middle school removes bathroom mirrors to stop kids from making TikToks::Southern Alamance Middle School in Graham, North Carolina has taken drastic steps to reduce the time kids spend outside of class.

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[-] doylio@lemmy.ca 11 points 11 months ago

I said "smartphones" not all phones. If I had a kid, I'd get them a flip phone so they could call or text me, but one without internet capabilities

[-] agitatedpotato@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Wouldn't make a mite of difference to me unless they've already prooven they're not responsible enough for a smart phone. Can't expect them to learn to stay focused if you eliminate all possible distractions, your just setting them up to fail for once they get old enough to make and buy their own distractions.

[-] Bananigans@lemmings.world 7 points 11 months ago

Keep in mind that teaching the students to deal with distractions isn't the teachers job. They have a list of teaching standards and goals they're expected to achieve, and they're expected to provide the most effective environment and instruction available to meet those standards. Eliminating distractions is an extremely obvious and practical way to do that.

[-] agitatedpotato@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Did I not say if it becomes a distraction Id deal with it as a parent? Im aware of what a teacher does.

[-] Bananigans@lemmings.world 8 points 11 months ago

Apples don't fall far from the tree I suppose.

[-] agitatedpotato@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

The sign of a man who commented on a chain without reading shit, and got caught. Just slinging some insults, and not even good ones. If I were you, other peoples apples would be the last thing im concerning myself with.

[-] Bananigans@lemmings.world 5 points 11 months ago

Sure if it makes you feel better.

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