Banning phones out of fear delays digital literacy—mentorship, not moral panic, helps youth build healthy, age-appropriate tech habits.

Phone-free school advocates now push for computer bans too—despite new research showing no clear mental health benefits from restrictive tech policies alone.

Sweden isn’t banning tech in schools—it’s balancing traditional learning with digital tools, especially in early grades, not eliminating screens entirely.

Banning phones until 16 can backfire—teens go underground, take more risks, and stop asking for help. Education, not fear, keeps them safer online.

Banning tech assumes kids are passive consumers—but today’s youth are creators, entrepreneurs, and activists. Restricting access hinders growth, not harm.

Many call kids the "anxious generation," but it's often parents reacting out of fear. Most youth navigate tech well—what they need is guidance, not panic.

Kids don’t need a screen ban—they need balance. Offline time fuels creativity, while online tools build skills. Guidance, not fear, creates success.

The Wisephone is a minimalist, sandboxed smartphone ideal as a child’s first phone—no social media, no browser, fully parent-controlled and distraction-free.