The conversation about school phone bans shouldn’t just be about removing devices. It should be about reshaping technology to be safe, intentional, and age-appropriate - protecting kids’ ability to connect without compromising their ability to learn.
When we were kids, the rule was simple: be home when the streetlights come on. Until then? Freedom. We rode our bikes in endless loops around the neighborhood, built backyard forts, and played kickball. No phones. No texts. Just a solid mix of scraped knees, sunburns, and the sheer joy of running around the neighborhood until a parent’s signature whistle cut through the air, signaling it was time to head home.
