HARIANEXPRESS – Denmark is getting ready to implement a complete ban on mobile phones inside schools due to worries about dropping student grades. Authorities are considering this rule because of growing anxiety regarding the negative effects of heavy digitalization on young people.
Falling Academic Performance Raises Concerns
The government in Denmark aims to stop students from using mobile phones during school hours. This decision comes after recent data from the Programme for International Student Assessment revealed a historic drop in school grades for teenagers in the country.
Data published by BT shows that students in Denmark faced drops in reading, math, and science scores. These findings have led officials to rethink how digital devices affect the everyday lives of learners, as noted by TIMES Indonesia.
“Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen believes the decline may be linked to the high level of digitalization experienced by children in the country.”
Officials view restricting mobile phones at school as a method to build a better learning atmosphere. Such a step helps pupils concentrate more on their studies and encourages direct communication with educators and peers, according to TIMES Indonesia.
Denmark Also Targets Social Media Use
Alongside the school phone restrictions, Denmark is looking into wider limitations on youth access to social media. The administration has previously put forward a bill that would ban children under 15 years old from accessing social media networks.
If the law passes, the new rule is planned to become active on July 1, 2027. These steps highlight rising worries in the country regarding the impact of high screen times and social media interaction on youth development, according to TIMES Indonesia.
- Proposing a complete restriction on mobile phones in school environments
- Drafting legislation to ban social media use for children under 15
- Targeting implementation of social media rules by July 1, 2027
State officials are closely studying the ways digital tools influence student focus, peer interaction, and educational results. The planned phone restrictions form part of a wider strategy to balance tech advantages with the protection of student growth.
