The smartphone in Saudi Arabia: between women’s empowerment and surveillance

In Saudi Arabia, smartphones offer women new avenues of empowerment, even as they remain tools of surveillance in a society ...
The Economist

Do bans on smartphones in schools improve mental health?

France has not allowed smartphone use in primary or secondary schools since 2018, claiming that it would help children focus, reduce their social-media use and mitigate online bullying. The ...
CNN

Don’t give children under age 13 smartphones, new research says

Editor’s note: If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, help is available. Dial or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support. Parents should avoid ...
National Catholic Register

Catholic Families Pledge to Hit the Brakes on Smartphones

Most Catholic schools already restrict their students’ use of phones while on campus; even among public schools, at least 10 ...
The New York Times

The U.K. Government Wouldn’t Ban Phones in Schools. These Parents Stepped Up.

In Britain, amid growing evidence of harm to young people from extreme content online, a “Smartphone Free Childhood” campaign is going viral. By Megan Specia Reporting from Suffolk, England, and ...