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The debate surrounding mobile phone use among adolescents is gaining traction in Czechia, especially as schools, parents, and teachers voice concerns over the growing impact of phones on children’s education, well-being, and social lives.
In recent years, many schools across Czechia have introduced policies to limit or ban mobile phones, citing classroom disruptions, decreased focus, and negative effects on mental health and social skills.
A recent study by GTS Alive found that nearly three-quarters (73 percent) of primary school teachers support banning mobile phones in schools. Similarly, a 2024 survey by the Czech Ministry of Education revealed that most parents also favor more substantial restrictions on mobile phone use at school. In an earlier poll, over 350 Expats.cz readers weighed in with 65 percent of you saying phones should be confiscated by teachers every morning.
However, not all agree that a ban is the solution. Some argue that digital technologies are an integral part of modern life, and instead of restricting their use, schools should focus on teaching responsible and balanced usage. On the other hand, there are growing concerns that excessive mobile phone use among children leads to poor sleep, unhealthy eating habits, social isolation, and an increased risk of cyberbullying.
What do you think?
Do you believe mobile phones are a helpful tool for your child’s social connectivity, or do you think they are more of a harmful distraction? How do you feel about the role of schools in managing phone use? Should schools in Czechia go beyond just limiting phones in the classroom and implement broader restrictions, both in and outside of school hours? Or do you think the government should impose nationwide rules, similar to what’s been done in countries like France, the Netherlands, and Italy?
We want to hear your thoughts. Please share your opinion on the broader impact of mobile phones on adolescents and what steps schools and society should take to address these challenges. Your comments will help us shape future coverage of the issue.
