School Cell Phone Bans: Brilliance or Bunk

About this episode

Dr. Leonard Sax and his daughter Sarah discuss the implications of school cell phone bans and address common objections.

From Florida to Los Angeles, from public schools to private, school cell phone bans are on the rise. Is this just fear mongering? Is there any sound evidence to support radical school policies such as secure cell phone lockers for all students? Dr. Leonard Sax and his 17-year old daughter, Sarah,s share their opinion on no-cell-phone zones and answer the most common objections from students, parents, and teachers.

People in this episode

Guests: Dr Leonard Sax, Sarah Sax

Topics covered

• cell phone bans
• school policies
• parenting
• education

Keywords

• no-cell-phone zones
• secure cell phone lockers
• student opinions
• parent concerns

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Florida, Los Angeles

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