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Israeli Parents Demand Cell Phones Out of Classrooms
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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By שמעון כהן
First reported by i24NEWS · 1 day ago
What happened
A survey by the Nitzan Association found 90% of Israeli parents want smartphones restricted in schools due to social harm and attention loss. While parents expect schools to educate on digital use, the association also emphasizes parental responsibility in managing children's screen time.
- 0190% of Israeli parents want smartphones restricted in schools.
- 0288% believe phones should be out of students' reach during school.
- 03Parents cite social harm and attention loss as key concerns.
- 04Parents of children with learning difficulties are less worried about phone access.
- 05The Nitzan Association offers an app for digital literacy education.
- 06The association stresses parental responsibility in managing screen time.
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