Psychologist assessed the impact of banning phones in schools on children

Anastasia Cardiakos, a family psychologist, appreciated the innovation of banning phones in schools from September 1. In an interview with Radio 1 on Thursday, August 27, she noted that the new rules would not be a major change for the education system, as many schools had restricted the use of phones in lessons long before 2026.

According to the expert, children are already used to not using gadgets during classes, so it's more about legislating existing practices.

Cardiakos noted that the main concern of parents is related to the possibility of promptly contacting the child. At the same time, in an emergency situation, students will be able to get a phone, for example, at recess or after class. According to the psychologist, this approach helps children distinguish really urgent situations from the habit of constantly being distracted by notifications.

The expert added that limiting gadgets can improve children's concentration, which is often short and unstable today. Giving up the phone during class, she says, will help develop perseverance, the ability to focus and generate ideas on their own.

Cardiakos compared the new rules to getting used to school uniforms: the initial discomfort quickly disappears if the requirements are introduced gradually and taking into account the age of the students.

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From September 1, a ban on the use of mobile phones during classes will come into force in Russian schools. 360.ru . Meanwhile, many parents have long bought gadgets for their children. August 26 website survey kp.ru It showed that 62% of Russians bought their child's first phone for school or even earlier. Of these, 36% did it before the first grade, and another 26% did it before the start of their studies. Another 23% of respondents said that a child or grandson had his first phone already in high school, RT notes.

Prior to this, a VTsIOM survey showed that about 50% of Russians surveyed would not allow their child to use AI to study at school. Also, the majority of Russians believe that AI negatively affects the quality of knowledge gained, according to the Moscow City News agency.