Teachers want parents to stop giving children under 14 smartphones

Monmouthshire teachers urge parents not to give children under 14 smartphones to combat excessive phone use affecting schoolwork and mental health. Schools in the UK are implementing countywide policies to advise against smartphones for kids under 14, with concerns about cyberbullying and late-night phone use. While some parents resist, schools push for alternatives like "brick phones" to protect children from harmful online exposure and addiction to smartphones, emphasizing the need for community-wide awareness and action.